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We are now bringing three stories a week to 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age! You will find a mix of new and old narrations as Jon comes back to narrate some of the greatest women writers in literary history. Sun Noon ET, Wed 4pm ET, Fri 4pm ET at your favoriteb podcast host.
In Susan Glaspell's short story "At Twilight," an aging professor finds himself in the "twilight" of his life, questioning whether his decades of teaching have left any meaningful mark on the world.
Plot Summary The story follows a professor who has spent his entire career at the same school, never marrying or having children. After a long day of lecturing on the immortality of the soul, he feels a profound sense of weariness and regret, fearing he has wasted his life. His outlook shifts during a quiet conversation with his favorite student, Gretta Loring. Gretta, the daughter of his former students, offers him a "rescuing sense" of purpose by explaining that he has "deepened the consciousness of life" for those he taught. This realization allows him to finally find serenity, understanding that his influence on others is a form of immortality.
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We are now bringing three stories a week to 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age! You will find a mix of new and old narrations as Jon comes back to narrate some of the greatest women writers in literary history. Sun Noon ET, Wed 4pm ET, Fri 4pm ET at your favoriteb podcast host.
In Susan Glaspell's short story "At Twilight," an aging professor finds himself in the "twilight" of his life, questioning whether his decades of teaching have left any meaningful mark on the world.
Plot Summary The story follows a professor who has spent his entire career at the same school, never marrying or having children. After a long day of lecturing on the immortality of the soul, he feels a profound sense of weariness and regret, fearing he has wasted his life. His outlook shifts during a quiet conversation with his favorite student, Gretta Loring. Gretta, the daughter of his former students, offers him a "rescuing sense" of purpose by explaining that he has "deepened the consciousness of life" for those he taught. This realization allows him to finally find serenity, understanding that his influence on others is a form of immortality.
Enjoy stories from all of our 1001 podcasts at www.bestof1001stories.com
CALLING ALL FANS.. REVIEWS NEEDED FOR NEW SHOWS! REVIEWS NEEDED FOR NEW SHOWS!
SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated).
YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW...
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