Episodes

  • 014 - Chapters LX - LXII

    014 - Chapters LX - LXII
    Feb 21 2026
    In this captivating tale, Herman Melville draws from his own early adventures at sea, weaving the story of Wellingborough Redburn—a naive young dreamer eager for foreign travels and thrilling escapades. As he embarks on a journey aboard the Highlander, a merchant ship sailing between New York and London, Redburn quickly realizes that life at sea is fraught with challenges beyond his imagination. True to Melvilles signature style, this narrative delves deep into themes of class and race, all while capturing the essence of maritime life. (Summary by James K. White)
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    39 mins
  • 013 - Chapters LVI - LIX

    013 - Chapters LVI - LIX
    Feb 21 2026
    In this captivating tale, Herman Melville draws from his own early adventures at sea, weaving the story of Wellingborough Redburn—a naive young dreamer eager for foreign travels and thrilling escapades. As he embarks on a journey aboard the Highlander, a merchant ship sailing between New York and London, Redburn quickly realizes that life at sea is fraught with challenges beyond his imagination. True to Melvilles signature style, this narrative delves deep into themes of class and race, all while capturing the essence of maritime life. (Summary by James K. White)
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    51 mins
  • 012 - Chapters L - LV

    012 - Chapters L - LV
    Feb 21 2026
    In this captivating tale, Herman Melville draws from his own early adventures at sea, weaving the story of Wellingborough Redburn—a naive young dreamer eager for foreign travels and thrilling escapades. As he embarks on a journey aboard the Highlander, a merchant ship sailing between New York and London, Redburn quickly realizes that life at sea is fraught with challenges beyond his imagination. True to Melvilles signature style, this narrative delves deep into themes of class and race, all while capturing the essence of maritime life. (Summary by James K. White)
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    59 mins
  • 011 - Chapters XLVI - XLIX

    011 - Chapters XLVI - XLIX
    Feb 21 2026
    In this captivating tale, Herman Melville draws from his own early adventures at sea, weaving the story of Wellingborough Redburn—a naive young dreamer eager for foreign travels and thrilling escapades. As he embarks on a journey aboard the Highlander, a merchant ship sailing between New York and London, Redburn quickly realizes that life at sea is fraught with challenges beyond his imagination. True to Melvilles signature style, this narrative delves deep into themes of class and race, all while capturing the essence of maritime life. (Summary by James K. White)
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 010 - Chapters XLIII - XLV

    010 - Chapters XLIII - XLV
    Feb 21 2026
    In this captivating tale, Herman Melville draws from his own early adventures at sea, weaving the story of Wellingborough Redburn—a naive young dreamer eager for foreign travels and thrilling escapades. As he embarks on a journey aboard the Highlander, a merchant ship sailing between New York and London, Redburn quickly realizes that life at sea is fraught with challenges beyond his imagination. True to Melvilles signature style, this narrative delves deep into themes of class and race, all while capturing the essence of maritime life. (Summary by James K. White)
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    46 mins
  • 009 - Chapters XXXVIII - XLII

    009 - Chapters XXXVIII - XLII
    Feb 21 2026
    In this captivating tale, Herman Melville draws from his own early adventures at sea, weaving the story of Wellingborough Redburn—a naive young dreamer eager for foreign travels and thrilling escapades. As he embarks on a journey aboard the Highlander, a merchant ship sailing between New York and London, Redburn quickly realizes that life at sea is fraught with challenges beyond his imagination. True to Melvilles signature style, this narrative delves deep into themes of class and race, all while capturing the essence of maritime life. (Summary by James K. White)
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    58 mins
  • 008 - Chapters XXXIII - XXXVII

    008 - Chapters XXXIII - XXXVII
    Feb 21 2026
    In this captivating tale, Herman Melville draws from his own early adventures at sea, weaving the story of Wellingborough Redburn—a naive young dreamer eager for foreign travels and thrilling escapades. As he embarks on a journey aboard the Highlander, a merchant ship sailing between New York and London, Redburn quickly realizes that life at sea is fraught with challenges beyond his imagination. True to Melvilles signature style, this narrative delves deep into themes of class and race, all while capturing the essence of maritime life. (Summary by James K. White)
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    50 mins
  • 007 - Chapters XXX - XXXII

    007 - Chapters XXX - XXXII
    Feb 21 2026
    In this captivating tale, Herman Melville draws from his own early adventures at sea, weaving the story of Wellingborough Redburn—a naive young dreamer eager for foreign travels and thrilling escapades. As he embarks on a journey aboard the Highlander, a merchant ship sailing between New York and London, Redburn quickly realizes that life at sea is fraught with challenges beyond his imagination. True to Melvilles signature style, this narrative delves deep into themes of class and race, all while capturing the essence of maritime life. (Summary by James K. White)
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    59 mins