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Berenice

Jean Racine

Immerse yourself in a world where love and duty collide against the backdrop of power and political intrigue, as suggested by the evocative title "Berenice." This podcast invites listeners to explore the complexities of relationships strained by societal expectations and the sacrifices made in the name of honor and ambition. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, weaving together tales of heartache, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of acceptance. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that delve into the emotional landscapes shaped by love and loss in various historical and cultural contexts. Join us on a journey through diverse narratives that challenge the boundaries of personal desire and public duty. Discover a new book with every episode and engage with the timeless themes of longing and the quest for belonging.

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  • Avg 2 hr 12 min
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  • Thursday · 2 hr 8 min

    Cradle Song-Gregorio Martínez Sierra

    Titus, emperor of Rome, wants to marry Berenice, queen of Palestine, but decides that Rome will not be able to handle having him marry a foreign queen. Berenice refuses to stay in this case and leaves Rome. Unlike many of the other Racine plays, there...

  • Wednesday · 2 hr 22 min

    Romantic Young Lady-Gregorio Martínez Sierra

    Titus, emperor of Rome, wants to marry Berenice, queen of Palestine, but decides that Rome will not be able to handle having him marry a foreign queen. Berenice refuses to stay in this case and leaves Rome. Unlike many of the other Racine plays, there...

  • Tuesday · 2 hr 12 min

    Pseudolus or, The Cheat-Titus Maccius Plautus

    Titus, emperor of Rome, wants to marry Berenice, queen of Palestine, but decides that Rome will not be able to handle having him marry a foreign queen. Berenice refuses to stay in this case and leaves Rome. Unlike many of the other Racine plays, there...

  • Monday · 1 hr 38 min

    Phaedra-Jean Racine

    Titus, emperor of Rome, wants to marry Berenice, queen of Palestine, but decides that Rome will not be able to handle having him marry a foreign queen. Berenice refuses to stay in this case and leaves Rome. Unlike many of the other Racine plays, there...

  • August 23 · 2 hr 56 min

    Belle's Stratagem-Hannah Cowley

    Titus, emperor of Rome, wants to marry Berenice, queen of Palestine, but decides that Rome will not be able to handle having him marry a foreign queen. Berenice refuses to stay in this case and leaves Rome. Unlike many of the other Racine plays, there...

  • August 22 · 3 hr 12 min

    Clandestine Marriage-George Colman the Elder, David Garrick

    Titus, emperor of Rome, wants to marry Berenice, queen of Palestine, but decides that Rome will not be able to handle having him marry a foreign queen. Berenice refuses to stay in this case and leaves Rome. Unlike many of the other Racine plays, there...

  • August 21 · 1 hr 46 min

    Dream-Joanna Baillie

    Titus, emperor of Rome, wants to marry Berenice, queen of Palestine, but decides that Rome will not be able to handle having him marry a foreign queen. Berenice refuses to stay in this case and leaves Rome. Unlike many of the other Racine plays, there...

  • August 20 · 2 hr 35 min

    Squire-Arthur Wing Pinero

    Titus, emperor of Rome, wants to marry Berenice, queen of Palestine, but decides that Rome will not be able to handle having him marry a foreign queen. Berenice refuses to stay in this case and leaves Rome. Unlike many of the other Racine plays, there...

  • August 19 · 1 hr 33 min

    Alexander the Great-Jean Racine

    Titus, emperor of Rome, wants to marry Berenice, queen of Palestine, but decides that Rome will not be able to handle having him marry a foreign queen. Berenice refuses to stay in this case and leaves Rome. Unlike many of the other Racine plays, there...

  • August 18 · 2 hr 29 min

    Emperor of the Moon-Aphra Behn

    Titus, emperor of Rome, wants to marry Berenice, queen of Palestine, but decides that Rome will not be able to handle having him marry a foreign queen. Berenice refuses to stay in this case and leaves Rome. Unlike many of the other Racine plays, there...

  • August 17 · 1 hr 51 min

    Captives-Titus Maccius Plautus

    Titus, emperor of Rome, wants to marry Berenice, queen of Palestine, but decides that Rome will not be able to handle having him marry a foreign queen. Berenice refuses to stay in this case and leaves Rome. Unlike many of the other Racine plays, there...

  • August 16 · 2 hr 45 min

    Beau's Duel, or A Soldier for the Ladies-Susanna Centlivre

    Titus, emperor of Rome, wants to marry Berenice, queen of Palestine, but decides that Rome will not be able to handle having him marry a foreign queen. Berenice refuses to stay in this case and leaves Rome. Unlike many of the other Racine plays, there...

  • August 4 · 1 hr 42 min

    Berenice-Jean Racine

    "Berenice" by Jean Racine is a powerful exploration of love, duty, and the struggles of the human heart. The narrative delves into the complexities of relationships and the sacrifices one must make in the name of honor and loyalty. This timeless...

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  • July 11 · 1 hr 42 min

    Berenice - Jean Racine

    Titus, emperor of Rome, wants to marry Berenice, queen of Palestine, but decides that Rome will not be able to handle having him marry a foreign queen. Berenice refuses to stay in this case and leaves Rome. Unlike many of the other Racine plays, there...

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