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  • Iphigenia in Aulis (Way translation)-Euripides

    Iphigenia in Aulis (Way translation)-Euripides
    Aug 24 2026
    In this poignant tale, a young soldier of Tartar descent, unknowingly sired by the illustrious Persian hero Rustum, yearns to connect with his father. Serving in the Tartar army, he convinces his general to broker a truce, allowing him to challenge the Persians to single combat. Little does he know, his mother, fearing for his life, has misled Rustum into believing their child is a girl. As fate intertwines, the Persians find themselves without a champion until Rustum, contemplating retirement, steps forward to defend them—albeit incognito. What unfolds is a gripping duel laden with tragic irony, as father and son unknowingly face each other in a battle that could lead to devastation for both. This epic narrative captures the essence of dramatic irony, resembling Oedipus Rex, yet it holds the potential for a joyous resolution, should the two warriors uncover their bond before it’s too late. (Summary by T. A. Copeland)
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    1 h et 44 min
  • Voice and Public Speaking-John Poole Sandlands

    Voice and Public Speaking-John Poole Sandlands
    Aug 23 2026
    In this poignant tale, a young soldier of Tartar descent, unknowingly sired by the illustrious Persian hero Rustum, yearns to connect with his father. Serving in the Tartar army, he convinces his general to broker a truce, allowing him to challenge the Persians to single combat. Little does he know, his mother, fearing for his life, has misled Rustum into believing their child is a girl. As fate intertwines, the Persians find themselves without a champion until Rustum, contemplating retirement, steps forward to defend them—albeit incognito. What unfolds is a gripping duel laden with tragic irony, as father and son unknowingly face each other in a battle that could lead to devastation for both. This epic narrative captures the essence of dramatic irony, resembling Oedipus Rex, yet it holds the potential for a joyous resolution, should the two warriors uncover their bond before it’s too late. (Summary by T. A. Copeland)

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    4 h et 11 min
  • Alice's Adventures Underground-Lewis Carroll

    Alice's Adventures Underground-Lewis Carroll
    Aug 22 2026
    In this poignant tale, a young soldier of Tartar descent, unknowingly sired by the illustrious Persian hero Rustum, yearns to connect with his father. Serving in the Tartar army, he convinces his general to broker a truce, allowing him to challenge the Persians to single combat. Little does he know, his mother, fearing for his life, has misled Rustum into believing their child is a girl. As fate intertwines, the Persians find themselves without a champion until Rustum, contemplating retirement, steps forward to defend them—albeit incognito. What unfolds is a gripping duel laden with tragic irony, as father and son unknowingly face each other in a battle that could lead to devastation for both. This epic narrative captures the essence of dramatic irony, resembling Oedipus Rex, yet it holds the potential for a joyous resolution, should the two warriors uncover their bond before it’s too late. (Summary by T. A. Copeland)
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    1 h et 21 min
  • Mother-Kathleen Norris

    Mother-Kathleen Norris
    Aug 21 2026
    In this poignant tale, a young soldier of Tartar descent, unknowingly sired by the illustrious Persian hero Rustum, yearns to connect with his father. Serving in the Tartar army, he convinces his general to broker a truce, allowing him to challenge the Persians to single combat. Little does he know, his mother, fearing for his life, has misled Rustum into believing their child is a girl. As fate intertwines, the Persians find themselves without a champion until Rustum, contemplating retirement, steps forward to defend them—albeit incognito. What unfolds is a gripping duel laden with tragic irony, as father and son unknowingly face each other in a battle that could lead to devastation for both. This epic narrative captures the essence of dramatic irony, resembling Oedipus Rex, yet it holds the potential for a joyous resolution, should the two warriors uncover their bond before it’s too late. (Summary by T. A. Copeland)
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    2 h et 48 min
  • Milton's Minor Poems-John Milton

    Milton's Minor Poems-John Milton
    Aug 20 2026
    In this poignant tale, a young soldier of Tartar descent, unknowingly sired by the illustrious Persian hero Rustum, yearns to connect with his father. Serving in the Tartar army, he convinces his general to broker a truce, allowing him to challenge the Persians to single combat. Little does he know, his mother, fearing for his life, has misled Rustum into believing their child is a girl. As fate intertwines, the Persians find themselves without a champion until Rustum, contemplating retirement, steps forward to defend them—albeit incognito. What unfolds is a gripping duel laden with tragic irony, as father and son unknowingly face each other in a battle that could lead to devastation for both. This epic narrative captures the essence of dramatic irony, resembling Oedipus Rex, yet it holds the potential for a joyous resolution, should the two warriors uncover their bond before it’s too late. (Summary by T. A. Copeland)
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    3 h et 56 min
  • Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 42, August 17, 1880-Various

    Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 42, August 17, 1880-Various
    Aug 19 2026
    In this poignant tale, a young soldier of Tartar descent, unknowingly sired by the illustrious Persian hero Rustum, yearns to connect with his father. Serving in the Tartar army, he convinces his general to broker a truce, allowing him to challenge the Persians to single combat. Little does he know, his mother, fearing for his life, has misled Rustum into believing their child is a girl. As fate intertwines, the Persians find themselves without a champion until Rustum, contemplating retirement, steps forward to defend them—albeit incognito. What unfolds is a gripping duel laden with tragic irony, as father and son unknowingly face each other in a battle that could lead to devastation for both. This epic narrative captures the essence of dramatic irony, resembling Oedipus Rex, yet it holds the potential for a joyous resolution, should the two warriors uncover their bond before it’s too late. (Summary by T. A. Copeland)
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    1 h et 59 min
  • Secrets of the Woods-William J. Long

    Secrets of the Woods-William J. Long
    Aug 18 2026
    In this poignant tale, a young soldier of Tartar descent, unknowingly sired by the illustrious Persian hero Rustum, yearns to connect with his father. Serving in the Tartar army, he convinces his general to broker a truce, allowing him to challenge the Persians to single combat. Little does he know, his mother, fearing for his life, has misled Rustum into believing their child is a girl. As fate intertwines, the Persians find themselves without a champion until Rustum, contemplating retirement, steps forward to defend them—albeit incognito. What unfolds is a gripping duel laden with tragic irony, as father and son unknowingly face each other in a battle that could lead to devastation for both. This epic narrative captures the essence of dramatic irony, resembling Oedipus Rex, yet it holds the potential for a joyous resolution, should the two warriors uncover their bond before it’s too late. (Summary by T. A. Copeland)
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    4 h et 18 min
  • Barberry Bush and Eight Other Stories for Girls-Susan Coolidge

    Barberry Bush and Eight Other Stories for Girls-Susan Coolidge
    Aug 17 2026
    In this poignant tale, a young soldier of Tartar descent, unknowingly sired by the illustrious Persian hero Rustum, yearns to connect with his father. Serving in the Tartar army, he convinces his general to broker a truce, allowing him to challenge the Persians to single combat. Little does he know, his mother, fearing for his life, has misled Rustum into believing their child is a girl. As fate intertwines, the Persians find themselves without a champion until Rustum, contemplating retirement, steps forward to defend them—albeit incognito. What unfolds is a gripping duel laden with tragic irony, as father and son unknowingly face each other in a battle that could lead to devastation for both. This epic narrative captures the essence of dramatic irony, resembling Oedipus Rex, yet it holds the potential for a joyous resolution, should the two warriors uncover their bond before it’s too late. (Summary by T. A. Copeland)
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    6 h et 13 min