Episodes

  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 3 - Fight With Cannibals

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 3 - Fight With Cannibals
    Apr 26 2026
    In which the uneasy peace between two factions of English settlers and Spaniards on a secluded island is marked by threats, ruinous assaults, and cautious forgiveness, all under the watchful eye of the Spaniards who strive to maintain order amidst discord. The arrival of hostile native parties and a fierce battle between them forces these uneasy neighbours to unite in secrecy and prudence, fostering a hard-won period of quiet and concealment to preserve their fragile existence.
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    33 mins
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 2 - Intervening History of Colony

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 2 - Intervening History of Colony
    Apr 25 2026
    In which a ship in desperate plight is encountered and succoured by providential aid, revealing the cruel effects of starvation and neglect upon its crew and passengers, while the narrator returns to the island of old habitation to find unexpected company and new complexities among those left behind. The narrative unfolds with the mingling of savages and Europeans, uneasy alliances, rising discord, and a glimpse into the governance and conduct of men marooned far from civilisation.
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    41 mins
  • The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 1 - Revisits Island

    The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe Chapter 1 - Revisits Island
    Apr 24 2026
    In which the narrative recounts a gentleman, aged beyond sixty, grappling with a restless yearning to revisit his distant island plantation despite settled domestic life and recent bereavement, leading him to equip a voyage laden with provisions and men skilled for colonisation. Along their passage, providence intercedes in the form of a burning ship at sea, whose survivors they rescue, and the tale unfolds with observations on human passions in the face of deliverance and disaster.
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    46 mins
  • Robinson Crusoe Chapter 20 - Fight Between Friday and a Bear

    Robinson Crusoe Chapter 20 - Fight Between Friday and a Bear
    Apr 23 2026
    In which my companion Friday, with a bold and cunning spirit, engages a massive bear in a surprising contest, providing much-needed diversion amidst a perilous journey through snow-covered forests haunted by ravenous wolves. We face a harrowing encounter with these fierce creatures that tests our wits and courage before reaching safety and reflecting on the varied fortunes and ventures that have shaped my life hitherto.
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    28 mins
  • Robinson Crusoe Chapter 19 - Return to England

    Robinson Crusoe Chapter 19 - Return to England
    Apr 22 2026
    In which I take my leave of the island after many years, return to England a stranger to all, and set about recovering and managing the estate I had left behind in the Brazils, aided by an honest old captain and confronted with the difficulties of trust and travel. Then, after much reflection and preparation, I embark on a perilous overland journey through snow-covered mountains, where my faithful servant Friday’s courage proves a timely rescue against a dangerous attack by wolves.
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    35 mins
  • Robinson Crusoe Chapter 18 - The Ship Recovered

    Robinson Crusoe Chapter 18 - The Ship Recovered
    Apr 21 2026
    In which a careful stratagem unfolds as a small company, beleaguered yet resolute, confronts a band of mutinous men whose defeat and surrender marks a turning point in their fortunes. The narrative gently traces the parley, the securing of prisoners, and the gracious provision for their confinement, all bathed in reflections on providence and the hard-won deliverance granted by Heaven’s unseen hand.
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    38 mins
  • Robinson Crusoe Chapter 17 - Visit of Mutineers

    Robinson Crusoe Chapter 17 - Visit of Mutineers
    Apr 20 2026
    In which the good Robinson, after much discourse with a loyal Spaniard and his aged savage guide, contemplates the relief of shipwrecked countrymen stranded on the main, prudently securing provisions and allies ere venturing forth. At length, a confounding arrival of mutinous Englishmen sets the stage for cautious parley and stratagem, as he prepares to assert command and recover lost honour and safety upon his solitary isle.
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    36 mins
  • Robinson Crusoe Chapter 16 - Rescue of Prisoners From Cannibals

    Robinson Crusoe Chapter 16 - Rescue of Prisoners From Cannibals
    Apr 19 2026
    In which the narrator and his devoted companion Friday undertake the labourious construction of a large canoe, fully rigged for navigation, as they prepare for a bold voyage to the mainland with hopes of seeking out fellow men. Their quiet preparations are interrupted by the arrival of hostile natives, prompting a fierce encounter in which the narrator rescues two prisoners, including Friday’s father, thus transforming his solitary domain into a small but varied community under his command.
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    39 mins