Episodes

  • 074 - Epilogue

    074 - Epilogue
    Mar 19 2026
    In her own words, George Eliot considered Romola her finest novel, weaving a captivating tale of a brilliant young woman caught in the tumult of 15th-century Florence. As Romola, the intelligent daughter of a blind scholar, falls for a man destined to alter her life and the very fabric of Florentine politics, she finds herself grappling with changes that unsettle her world. This rich narrative offers an insightful exploration of life in Florence, delving into its intellectual, artistic, religious, and social landscapes. Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia.
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    10 mins
  • 073 - The Last Silence

    073 - The Last Silence
    Mar 18 2026
    In her own words, George Eliot considered Romola her finest novel, weaving a captivating tale of a brilliant young woman caught in the tumult of 15th-century Florence. As Romola, the intelligent daughter of a blind scholar, falls for a man destined to alter her life and the very fabric of Florentine politics, she finds herself grappling with changes that unsettle her world. This rich narrative offers an insightful exploration of life in Florence, delving into its intellectual, artistic, religious, and social landscapes. Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia.
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    8 mins
  • 072 - The Confession

    072 - The Confession
    Mar 17 2026
    In her own words, George Eliot considered Romola her finest novel, weaving a captivating tale of a brilliant young woman caught in the tumult of 15th-century Florence. As Romola, the intelligent daughter of a blind scholar, falls for a man destined to alter her life and the very fabric of Florentine politics, she finds herself grappling with changes that unsettle her world. This rich narrative offers an insightful exploration of life in Florence, delving into its intellectual, artistic, religious, and social landscapes. Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia.
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    16 mins
  • 071 - Meeting Again

    071 - Meeting Again
    Mar 16 2026
    In her own words, George Eliot considered Romola her finest novel, weaving a captivating tale of a brilliant young woman caught in the tumult of 15th-century Florence. As Romola, the intelligent daughter of a blind scholar, falls for a man destined to alter her life and the very fabric of Florentine politics, she finds herself grappling with changes that unsettle her world. This rich narrative offers an insightful exploration of life in Florence, delving into its intellectual, artistic, religious, and social landscapes. Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia.
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    11 mins
  • 070 - Homeward

    070 - Homeward
    Mar 15 2026
    In her own words, George Eliot considered Romola her finest novel, weaving a captivating tale of a brilliant young woman caught in the tumult of 15th-century Florence. As Romola, the intelligent daughter of a blind scholar, falls for a man destined to alter her life and the very fabric of Florentine politics, she finds herself grappling with changes that unsettle her world. This rich narrative offers an insightful exploration of life in Florence, delving into its intellectual, artistic, religious, and social landscapes. Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia.
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    8 mins
  • 069 - Romola's waking

    069 - Romola's waking
    Mar 14 2026
    In her own words, George Eliot considered Romola her finest novel, weaving a captivating tale of a brilliant young woman caught in the tumult of 15th-century Florence. As Romola, the intelligent daughter of a blind scholar, falls for a man destined to alter her life and the very fabric of Florentine politics, she finds herself grappling with changes that unsettle her world. This rich narrative offers an insightful exploration of life in Florence, delving into its intellectual, artistic, religious, and social landscapes. Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia.
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    22 mins
  • 068 - Waiting by the River

    068 - Waiting by the River
    Mar 13 2026
    In her own words, George Eliot considered Romola her finest novel, weaving a captivating tale of a brilliant young woman caught in the tumult of 15th-century Florence. As Romola, the intelligent daughter of a blind scholar, falls for a man destined to alter her life and the very fabric of Florentine politics, she finds herself grappling with changes that unsettle her world. This rich narrative offers an insightful exploration of life in Florence, delving into its intellectual, artistic, religious, and social landscapes. Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia.
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    16 mins
  • 067 - A Masque of the Furies

    067 - A Masque of the Furies
    Mar 12 2026
    In her own words, George Eliot considered Romola her finest novel, weaving a captivating tale of a brilliant young woman caught in the tumult of 15th-century Florence. As Romola, the intelligent daughter of a blind scholar, falls for a man destined to alter her life and the very fabric of Florentine politics, she finds herself grappling with changes that unsettle her world. This rich narrative offers an insightful exploration of life in Florence, delving into its intellectual, artistic, religious, and social landscapes. Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia.
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    10 mins