Results for "The Farewell" in Arts & Entertainment

Focusing purely on Queen Elizabeth II's relationship with television, this book shows how she was ahead of the game in helping to change the face of British television from the outset of her reign in 1953 when she let the cameras into Westminster Abbey. The queen embraced television at a time when Winston Churchill and her government advisors recommended that she should keep them out--on the grounds that the cameras would destroy her royal mystique--right through the 1950s, which was Britain’s television decade.

Farewell Yellow Brick Road is a celebration of Elton John's record-breaking, globe-spanning farewell tour—from Allentown to Auckland, from Sydney to San Francisco. Featured concerts include Elton’s dazzling performances at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium in November 2022, the finale of which streamed live on Disney+. Fans will be treated to a behind-the-scenes glimpse into every aspect of these spectacular shows, including Elton’s legendary touring wardrobe by Gucci, the set design, official photography, and more.

Riff Savage is a former heavy metal bassist and horror video icon whose idea of a peaceful retirement involves memoir-writing, sipping mocktails, and absolutely no crowd-surfing or demon-dodging. But when his legion of loyal—and somewhat unstable—superfans catch wind of his retreat from the limelight, they devise a sinister plot to ensure Riff’s swan song is anything but peaceful.

Embark on a journey through darkness and intrigue as "Farewell, Nikola" serves as a thematic anchor for a captivating exploration of deception, ambition, and the human psyche. This podcast delves into the enigmatic world of villains and antiheroes, where moral ambiguity reigns and past transgressions cast long shadows. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting listeners to unravel complex narratives that challenge perceptions of good and evil. With a focus on psychological depth and atmospheric settings, the series presents a rotating collection of tales that probe the ...

Frederic Henry is an American serving as an ambulance driver in the Italian army during World War I, who after being severely wounded and hospitalized, falls in love with and has an affair with an English nurse. Ernest Hemingway’s 1929 novel depicts the physical, emotional and moral destruction of war. (Summary by The Narrator )This show includes AI-generated content.

Farewell Nikola is the fifth and last novel of the Dr Nikola series. We are reacquainted with Richard "Dick" Hatteras, former South Seas adventurer and Roustabout who clashed with Dr Nicola in “A Bid for Fortune". He is now Sir Richard Hatteras and firmly married. He is taking a long sojourn with his wife and companions in Venice, where quite by chance (or is it ?) he bumps into Dr Nikola, who despite their stormy past, is the height of affability. He is still suave, cosmopolitan, cultivated and just as unscrupulous as he ever was. We discover that Nikola lives alone in Venice in a ...

Ernest Hemingway's novel A Farewell to Arms is often referred to as a war novel, which is true enough. There is certainly blood and gore, along with a measure of dark humor, but the novel is more a love story than an account of battles between soldiers. Hemingway introduces us to Frederic Henry, an American volunteer serving in the sanitary services of the Italian Army in the north of Italy during World War One. He is a Lieutenant supervising ambulance drivers and is often near the front lines. Badly wounded by a shell, Henry passes through a number of surgeries and, while convalescing, meets ...

Explore the profound interplay of love and war in a podcast inspired by the title "Farewell to Arms." This series delves into the complexities of human relationships amidst the backdrop of conflict, where passion and loss intertwine, echoing the struggles faced during tumultuous times. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of romance set against the chaos of battle, highlighting stories of resilience, longing, and the quest for meaning in a fractured world. This is not a single narrative but a collection of unique explorations that invites listeners to ...

LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of The Farewell of the Seal by Anonymous. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for March 30, 2025. ------ This Fortnightly Poem is taken from Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine No. DXLIX (549); July, 1861, Vol XC (90). - Summary by David LawrenceThis show includes AI-generated content.

Published in 1921, during the early days of Prohibition, Hail and Farewell is a poignant and humorous collection of poems celebrating alcohol, drunkenness, and the culture surrounding them. In The Old Soak, an elderly curmudgeon schemes to procure liquor in a dry world. Blending narrative with excerpts from The Old Soaks writings, the piece reveals his reflections on a bygone era. “Im writing a diary—a chronicle of the past, an almost gol-dinged autobiography of my adventures with Old King Booze before he shuffled off this mortal coil and took one of my feet with him. Soon, no one will ...

This collection will put in one place, all the Farewell (or last) Addresses made by each of the 43 ex-US presidents.The first, George Washington's "Farewell Address", issued as a public letter in 1796, was one of the most influential statements of republicanism. Drafted primarily by Washington himself, with help from Hamilton, it gives advice on the necessity and importance of national union, the value of the Constitution and the rule of law, the evils of political parties, and the proper virtues of a republican people. He called morality "a necessary spring of popular government". He said, "...

Farewell, Nikola by Guy Boothby is the final novel in the Dr. Nikola series, following the enigmatic and sinister mastermind, Dr. Nikola. In this concluding adventure, Nikola seeks ultimate power through occult means, pursuing immortality and arcane knowledge. However, his ambitions face challenges as former adversaries and unforeseen dangers threaten his plans. The novel blends mystery, adventure, and the supernatural, culminating in Nikola’s ultimate fate. Boothby’s tale captivates with exotic settings, intrigue, and a morally ambiguous protagonist, making it a thrilling conclusion to ...

Farewell Nikola is the fifth and last novel of the Dr Nikola series. We are reacquainted with Richard "Dick" Hatteras, former South Seas adventurer and Roustabout who clashed with Dr Nicola in “A Bid for Fortune". He is now Sir Richard Hatteras and firmly married. He is taking a long sojourn with his wife and companions in Venice, where quite by chance (or is it ?) he bumps into Dr Nikola, who despite their stormy past, is the height of affability. He is still suave, cosmopolitan, cultivated and just as unscrupulous as he ever was. We discover that Nikola lives alone in Venice in a ...

In this Banjo by Ear lesson, you will learn a banjo solo version of “Ashokan Farewell” from the PBS series The Civil War. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the solo followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson of every note and phrase. A guitar accompaniment track is included for you to perform with. 

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This collection will put in one place, all the Farewell (or last) Addresses made by each of the 43 ex-US presidents. The first, George Washington's "Farewell Address", issued as a public letter in 1796, was one of the most influential statements of republicanism. Drafted primarily by Washington himself, with help from Hamilton, it gives advice on the necessity and importance of national union, the value of the Constitution and the rule of law, the evils of political parties, and the proper virtues of a republican people. He called morality "a necessary spring of popular government". He said, "...

Hollywood is indelibly printed in our minds as the ‘go-to’ place for entertainment and has been for decades. When there really did seem to be more stars in Hollywood than in heaven, Hollywood Stage had them performing films as radio plays - on the sponsor's dime, of course. Classic films now become audiobooks, with many featuring the original stars from way back when. Here's A Farewell to Arms starring Clark Gable and Josephine Hutchinson.

Steve Lemme & Kevin Heffernan are back with their 3rd stand-up special. They share laughs, chug beers, tell stories and reveal untold, private secrets about each other covering everything you want to know. The jokes come fast and furious in what could “potentially” be their last time on stage together!

For eight years Colonial Radio's comedy series The All New Dibble Show played weekly on Sirius XM Radio. When the station went off the air in July of 2013 - so did Dibble. This is the final broadcast episode of CRT's long running satellite radio hit.