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"The Last Unicorn" by Peter S. Beagle

A Timeless fantasy.
A unicorn quests to find her lost kin.
Enchanting prose weaves magic, loss, and love.
A cult classic, cherished by generations.
Inspired a beloved 1982 animated film, of the same title.

XII - XIII
00:28 XII Molly, Schmendrick, and Amalthea confront a mocking skull in Haggard’s castle for Red Bull clues. It betrays them as guards attack; Amalthea boldly passes through the clock, vanishing into the unknown.
24:30 XIII Amalthea, Lír, Schmendrick, and Molly navigate a dark passage, grappling with identity and love. Amalthea fears losing Lír upon reverting. Lír shields her from the Red Bull, getting injured; she transforms back to unicorn.

Main Characters
The Unicorn - Immortal and beautiful, albeit a little vain, she leaves the safety of her forest upon learning that she is the last unicorn in the world, with information about the Red Bull as her only clue.
Schmendrick - A bumbling magician, works at Mommy Fortuna’s carnival, craving real magical power; recognizing the captured Unicorn’s true nature, he frees her and joins her quest. 
Molly Grue - Captain Cully’s common-law wife, eloped with him as a young woman, drawn to his outlaw allure, but ended up cooking for his ragged band, her romantic dreams unfulfilled.
King Haggard - A miserable and cruel ruler who cares for no one, not even his adopted son. His loneliness alleviated only by the sight of unicorns, he wishes to capture all unicorns for his own pleasure, in tandem with the Red Bull.
Prince Lir - Haggard’s adopted son, admires Amalthea, unaware she’s a unicorn, he is tied to a curse and known for charm but passive in his father’s bleak court.
Red Bull - A formidable fiery beast with menacing horns that has chased and charged-down unicorns, driving them into the sea. Only the defeat of the Red Bull can release the captive unicorns.

Costa's Wordbook
Cajole v persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery (ca Jole)
Occiput n the back of the head (Oc si putt)
Dryad n (in folklore and Greek mythology) a nymph inhabiting a tree or wood (Dry ad)

Lamia n a mythical monster supposed to have the body of a woman, and to prey on human beings and suck the blood of children (lame mia)
Gorgon n each of three sisters, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa, with snakes for hair, who had the power to turn anyone who looked at them to stone. Medusa was killed by Perseus 蛇髮女妖
Primly adv in a very formal and correct way (Prim ly)
Flounder v struggle or stagger clumsily in mud or water; struggle mentally, show or feel great confusion (Flander)
Periwinkle n an Old World plant with flat five-petalled, typically bluish flowers and glossy leaves. Some kinds are grown as ornamentals and some contain alkaloids used in medicine
Muzzle n the projecting part of the face, including the nose and mouth, of an animal such as a dog or horse
Afreet n (in Arabian and Muslim mythology) a powerful jinn or demon (Af freet)
Crow v (of a cock) utter its characteristic loud cry; (of a person) express great pride or triumph, especially in a tone of gloating satisfaction (crowe)
Low v (of a cow) make a characteristic deep sound
Comber n a long curling sea wave (coma)

Complete Collections: 
Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations

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CAB - Costa's Audio Book feature 
"The Last Unicorn" by Peter S. Beagle

A Timeless fantasy.
A unicorn quests to find her lost kin.
Enchanting prose weaves magic, loss, and love.
A cult classic, cherished by generations.
Inspired a beloved 1982 animated film, of the same title.

X - XI
00:28 X In Haggard’s scullery, Lír laments failing to win Amalthea’s heart despite slaying dragons. Molly suggests kindness, tends a talking cat, and comforts Amalthea, who struggles with her unicorn identity loss.
30:36 XI Lír vows to quietly love Amalthea after slaying an ogre. Schmendrick tires of Haggard’s knowing games. Lír and Amalthea bond over her unicorn struggles; Haggard obsesses over sea-bound unicorns, ruled by the Red Bull.

Main Characters
The Unicorn - Immortal and beautiful, albeit a little vain, she leaves the safety of her forest upon learning that she is the last unicorn in the world, with information about the Red Bull as her only clue.
Schmendrick - A bumbling magician, works at Mommy Fortuna’s carnival, craving real magical power; recognizing the captured Unicorn’s true nature, he frees her and joins her quest. 
Molly Grue - Captain Cully’s common-law wife, eloped with him as a young woman, drawn to his outlaw allure, but ended up cooking for his ragged band, her romantic dreams unfulfilled.
King Haggard - A miserable and cruel ruler who cares for no one, not even his adopted son. His loneliness alleviated only by the sight of unicorns, he wishes to capture all unicorns for his own pleasure, in tandem with the Red Bull.
Prince Lir - Haggard’s adopted son, admires Amalthea, unaware she’s a unicorn, he is tied to a curse and known for charm but passive in his father’s bleak court.
Red Bull - A formidable fiery beast with menacing horns that has chased and charged-down unicorns, driving them into the sea. Only the defeat of the Red Bull can release the captive unicorns.

Costa's Wordbook
Casque n a helmet (Cask)
Betimes adv n.amer. sometimes; arch. before the usual or expected time, early

Demoiselle n arch. a young woman; n damselfly dragonfly, crane bird (dem Moi sel)
Asphodel n an everlasting flower said to grow in the Elysian fields (As pho del)
Philomel n nightingale (Phil lo mel)
Couplet n a pair of successive lines of verse, typically rhyming and of the same length (Cup let)
Motley adj arch. made up of a variety of colours (Mot ly)
Sestina n a poem with six stanzas of six lines and a final triplet, all stanzas having the same six words at the line ends in six different sequences (ses Tina)
Chanson de geste - fr, song of gesture
Flimflam v swindle (someone) with a confidence trick (Flim flam)
Chortle v laugh in a noisy, gleeful way (Chor tle)
Tumblebug n north amer. a dung beetle that rolls balls of dung along the ground 

Complete Collections: 
Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations

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"Songs of a Dead Dreamer" by Thomas Ligotti

《讀你聽2.2》八月另類分享
驚異短篇小說集 怪奇文學基石
托馬斯·利戈蒂 八六年出版《死夢者的歌》
風格融合超現實與存在恐懼
探索腐敗城市與夢境

Dreams for Insomniacs Part 2 - The Troubles of Dr. Thoss, Masquerade of a Dead Sword: A Tragedie
00:28 Misanthropic artist Alb Indys, isolated and drawing still lifes, overhears tales of Dr. Thoss, a mad, murderous physician. Thoss, real and legendary, claims Alb, whose death spawns a new urban legend.
28:05 Swordsman Faliol, with spectacles revealing existential horror, aids a prince rescuing his beloved from a duke. Wizard-guided, he infiltrates a masked pageant, confronting god Anima Mundi in philosophical torment.

Costa's Wordbook
Endow v provide with a quality, ability, or asset; give or bequeath an income or property to (a person or institution) (in Dao)
Mintage n the minting of coins; the number of copies issued of a particular coin
Disparate adj essentially different in kind; not able to be compared (Dis per ret)
Daub v carelessly coat or smear (a surface) with a thick or sticky substance (Dawb)
Jaundiced adj affected by bitterness, resentment, or cynicism; affected by jaundice, in particular unnaturally yellow in complexion (Jawn dissed)
Cowl n the hood-shaped covering of a chimney or ventilation shaft; a large loose hood, especially one forming part of a monk's habit (Cowl)
Transept n (in a cross-shaped church) either of the two parts forming the arms of the cross shape, projecting at right angles from the nave (Tran sept)
Cicatrix n a scar on the bark of a tree; the scar of a healed wound (Si ka trix)
Fabulation n the act of inventing or relating false or fantastic tales (Fab bew lation)

Quiescence n inactivity or dormancy
Calamitous adj involving calamity; catastrophic or disastrous (ca Lam mit tus)
Tatterdemalion n a person in tattered clothing; adj tattered or dilapidated (tatter de May lian)
Hirsute adj hairy (Her suit)
Lucubration n arch. writing or study (lu cue Bray tion)
Pinion v restrain or immobilize (someone) by tying up or holding their arms or legs
Contritely adv to express deep sorrow and guilt for a wrong deed, showing penitence and a desire to make amends 
Carnifex n executioner (Carn ni fex)
Anima Mundi n soul of the world (ancient greek) posits an intrinsic connection between all living beings, suggesting that the world is animated by a soul much like the human body 世界靈魂 (anima moon dee)
Fevered adj feeling or displaying an excessive degree of nervous excitement, agitation, or energy
Educe v bring out or develop (something latent or potential); infer (something) from data (e Deuce)
Eidola pl n (of eidolon) a spectre or phantom; idealised person or thing (Ee dol la)
Rhapsodic adj expresses powerful feelings 狂想曲 狂熱 (Rap sod dic)
Perpetuity n the state or quality of lasting forever (per pet Tui ty) 

Complete Collections: 
The Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations

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CAB - Costa's Audio Book feature 
"The Last Unicorn" by Peter S. Beagle

A Timeless fantasy.
A unicorn quests to find her lost kin.
Enchanting prose weaves magic, loss, and love.
A cult classic, cherished by generations.
Inspired a beloved 1982 animated film, of the same title.

VIII - IX
00:28 VIII The Red Bull chases the Unicorn toward Haggard’s castle. Schmendrick transforms her into a human girl. She struggles with her new identity, urged to continue the quest despite her despair.
27:38 IX Amalthea, now human, enters Haggard’s castle with Schmendrick and Molly. Haggard, seeking change, replaces Mabruk with Schmendrick. Lír admires Amalthea, who feels estranged. Tensions rise, hinting unfulfilled longings.

Main Characters
The Unicorn - Immortal and beautiful, albeit a little vain, she leaves the safety of her forest upon learning that she is the last unicorn in the world, with information about the Red Bull as her only clue.
Schmendrick - A bumbling magician, works at Mommy Fortuna’s carnival, craving real magical power; recognizing the captured Unicorn’s true nature, he frees her and joins her quest. 
Molly Grue - Captain Cully’s common-law wife, eloped with him as a young woman, drawn to his outlaw allure, but ended up cooking for his ragged band, her romantic dreams unfulfilled.
King Haggard - A miserable and cruel ruler who cares for no one, not even his adopted son. His loneliness alleviated only by the sight of unicorns, he wishes to capture all unicorns for his own pleasure, in tandem with the Red Bull.
Prince Lir - Haggard’s adopted son, admires Amalthea, unaware she’s a unicorn, he is tied to a curse and known for charm but passive in his father’s bleak court.
Red Bull - A formidable fiery beast with menacing horns that has chased and charged-down unicorns, driving them into the sea. Only the defeat of the Red Bull can release the captive unicorns.

Costa's Wordbook
Sibyl n a woman in ancient times who was thought to utter the prophecies of a god; a woman able to foretell the future
Seemliness n the quality of being appropriate, fitting, proper, or decent in behavior, appearance, or conduct
Cardsharp n a person who cheats at cards in order to win money
Amaranthine adj of the color amaranth 紫紅 (am mer Ran thine)

Falchion n a broad, slightly curved sword with the cutting edge on the convex side (Fal chen)
Mealy adj (of a person's complexion, an animal's muzzle, or a bird's plumage) pale
Masque n a form of amateur dramatic entertainment, popular among the nobility in 16-17th century (mask)
Jejune adj naive, simplistic, and superficial; (of ideas or writings) dry and uninteresting (je June)
Theurgy n the operation or effect of a supernatural or divine agency in human affairs 神法 (thee Urgy)

Complete Collections: 
Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations

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CAB - Costa's Audio Book feature 
"The Last Unicorn" by Peter S. Beagle

A Timeless fantasy.
A unicorn quests to find her lost kin.
Enchanting prose weaves magic, loss, and love.
A cult classic, cherished by generations.
Inspired a beloved 1982 animated film, of the same title.

VI - VII
00:28 VI Schmendrick’s magic misfires, enchanting a tree to love him. The unicorn frees him. Molly Grue, awestruck, joins their quest. Revitalized, she guides them to cursed Hagsgate, near King Haggard’s doomed castle.
22:45 VII In thriving Hagsgate, Drinn reveals a curse tying the town to Haggard’s castle. A foundling, now Prince Lír, may doom both. Schmendrick is paid to poison Lír but won’t. The Red Bull charges.

Main Characters
The Unicorn - Immortal and beautiful, albeit a little vain, she leaves the safety of her forest upon learning that she is the last unicorn in the world, with information about the Red Bull as her only clue.
The Butterfly - Eccentric being, speaks in riddles and songs, he provides vital information about the fate of other unicorns, mentioning the Red Bull.
Mommy Fortuna - Wicked old witch, runs a sideshow carnival for profit. The carnival features what appear to be mythical creatures, but are actually enchanted normal animals, with the exception of Harpy and Unicorn. 
Schmendrick - A bumbling magician, works at Mommy Fortuna’s carnival, craving real magical power; recognizing the captured Unicorn’s true nature, he frees her and joins her quest. 
Captain Cully - Leader of a mediocre outlaw band opposing King Haggard, strives to be charming but succumbs to jealousy when Schmendrick’s magic accidentally summons a Robin Hood illusion, overshadowing him.
Molly Grue - Captain Cully’s common-law wife, eloped with him as a young woman, drawn to his outlaw allure, but ended up cooking for his ragged band, her romantic dreams unfulfilled.

Costa's Wordbook
Chrysalis n a quiescent (dormant) insect pupa, especially of a butterfly or moth (Chris sel lis)
Perjurer n one who tells lies in court when they have promised to tell the truth 偽證人 (per Jer rer)
Theorbo n a large lute with the neck extended to carry several long bass strings, used for accompaniment in 17th and early 18th century music (thee Or boe)
Foxfire n the phosphorescent light emitted by certain fungi on decaying timber

Malediction n a magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil, a curse (Mal le diction)
Rutabaga n a large, round, yellow-fleshed root that is eaten as a vegetable, a swede 蕪菁 (Root ta bay ga)
Dovecote n a shelter with nest holes for domesticated pigeons
Bane n a cause of great distress or annoyance; arch. poison, which causes death

Complete Collections: 
Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations

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CAB - Costa's Audio Book feature 
"Songs of a Dead Dreamer" by Thomas Ligotti

《讀你聽2.2》八月另類分享
驚異短篇小說集 怪奇文學基石
托馬斯·利戈蒂 八六年出版《死夢者的歌》
風格融合超現實與存在恐懼
探索腐敗城市與夢境

Dreams for Insomniacs Part 1
00:25 The Christmas Eves of Aunt Elise - Jack visits Aunt Elise on Christmas Eve, hears a neighbor’s eerie tale, and faces a parallel reality, reliving past holidays with themes of possession and dread amidst festive terror.
18:38 The Lost Art of Twilight - A half-vampire painter, raised in the U.S. after his mother’s vampire-related death, is fully transformed by paternal relatives who took over his existence, revealing their terrifying, inhuman nature.

Costa's Wordbook
Ferment n agitation and excitement among a group of people, typically concerning major change and leading to trouble or violence (Fur meant)
Elizabethan adj relating to or characteristic of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (eliza Bee then)
Grosse Pointe - refers to an exclusive group of five affluent, northeastern suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, situated along the shores of Lake St. Clair, these municipalities, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Woods, and Grosse Pointe Shores
Acreage n an area of land, typically when used for agricultural purposes, but not necessarily measured in acres (A cre age)
Gewgaw n a showy thing, especially one that is useless or worthless (Gew gaw)
Well heeled adj inf wealthy
Antiquarian n relating to or dealing in antiques or rare books, person who studies or collects antiques (Antiq quer rian)

Sepia adj a reddish-brown colour associated particularly with monochrome photographs of the 19th and early 20th centuries (Seep pia)
Caesarean n an operation in which the uterus is cut open to allow a baby or baby animal to be born (sis Ser rian)
Triptych n a picture or relief carving on three panels, typically hinged together vertically and used as an altarpiece (Trip tick)
sans préjugé - fr, without prejudice
Hrumph (harrumph) sound of grumpy or self-important disapproval
Crepuscular adj resembling or relating to twilight (cre Pus cue lar)
Forebear n an ancestor (Four bear)
Haute adj fashionable, high-class (Oat)
Assignation n an appointment to meet someone in secret, typically one made by lovers (Ass sig nay tion)
Adjutant n a person's assistant or deputy (Ad jut tent)
Imbecilic adj very stupid or foolish, idiotic (Im be silic)
Monozygote n one of two or more individuals derived from a single egg (mono Sigh goat)
Redon - Odilon Redon, French Symbolist draftsman, printmaker, and painter. Early in his career, both before and after fighting in the Franco-Prussian War, Redon worked almost exclusively in charcoal and lithography, works known as his noirs
Isolé - fr, isolated
Studious adj spending a lot of time studying or reading; done deliberately or with a purpose in mind (Stew dious)
Complected adj having a specified complexion (com Plec ted)
Recondite adj (of a subject or knowledge) little known, abstruse=difficult to understand (Rec con dite)
Vacuity n emptiness; lack of thought or intelligence, empty-headedness (vac Cue ity)
Valetudinarian n a person who is unduly anxious about their health (Val let tud din narian)
Tubercular adj relating to or affected with tuberculosis (tu Ber cue lar)
Tragicomic adj relating to tragicomedy (= a type of play or story that is both sad and funny
Mulatto n off. Date. a person of mixed white and black ancestry, especially a person with one white and one black parent (mew Lat toe)
Patois n the jargon or informal speech used by a particular social group; the dialect of a particular region, especially one with low status in relation to the standard language of the country (Pat toi)
Dissonant adj unsuitable or unusual in combination; lacking harmony
Exsanguination n the action of draining a person, animal, or organ of blood (ex sang guin Nation)
Scion n a descendant of a notable family; a young shoot or twig of a plant, especially one cut for grafting or rooting (Sigh en)
Deliquescent adj becoming liquid, or having a tendency to become liquid (deli Ques scent)

Complete Collections: 
The Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations

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CAB - Costa's Audio Book feature 
"The Last Unicorn" by Peter S. Beagle

A Timeless fantasy.
A unicorn quests to find her lost kin.
Enchanting prose weaves magic, loss, and love.
A cult classic, cherished by generations.
Inspired a beloved 1982 animated film, of the same title.

III - V
00:00 III Schmendrick frees the Unicorn from Mommy Fortuna’s carnival, whom in turn releases the animals. The harpy, freed, turns on the slave drivers, while the unicorn watches grimly, knowing such fates are inevitable.
20:40 IV The Unicorn grants Schmendrick’s wish to join her quest for freeing her. They seek King Haggard and the Red Bull. Schmendrick’s botched magic in a town angers the mayor; raiders abduct him.
42:47 V Schmendrick meets Captain Cully, a jovial outlaw leader, and skeptical Molly Grue. Cully’s ballads bore his men; Schmendrick’s magic conjures Robin Hood figures, angering Cully, who ties him up and sings.

Main Characters
The Unicorn - Immortal and beautiful, albeit a little vain, she leaves the safety of her forest upon learning that she is the last unicorn in the world, with information about the Red Bull as her only clue.
The Butterfly - Eccentric being, speaks in riddles and songs, he provides vital information about the fate of other unicorns, mentioning the Red Bull.
Mommy Fortuna - Wicked old witch, runs a sideshow carnival for profit. The carnival features what appear to be mythical creatures, but are actually enchanted normal animals, with the exception of Harpy and Unicorn. 
Schmendrick - A bumbling magician, works at Mommy Fortuna’s carnival, craving real magical power; recognizing the captured Unicorn’s true nature, he frees her and joins her quest. 
Captain Cully - Leader of a mediocre outlaw band opposing King Haggard, strives to be charming but succumbs to jealousy when Schmendrick’s magic accidentally summons a Robin Hood illusion, overshadowing him.
Molly Grue - Captain Cully’s common-law wife, eloped with him as a young woman, drawn to his outlaw allure, but ended up cooking for his ragged band, her romantic dreams unfulfilled.

Costa's Wordbook
Mountebank n a person who deceives others, especially in order to trick them out of their money, a charlatan (Mount te bank)
Swami n a Hindu male religious teacher (Swam like warm but no r, mi)
Acacia n a tree or shrub of warm climates which bears spikes or clusters of yellow or white flowers and is typically thorny (a Kay shia)
Spittle n saliva, especially as ejected from the mouth

Squab under glass - Squab is the culinary term for a young, immature domestic pigeon, a poultry dish generally consisting of the breast of pheasant with shallots in a reduced wine sauce
Saddle-bow n arch. the pommel of a saddle, or a similar curved part behind the rider
Jowl n the lower part of a person's or animal's cheek, especially when it is fleshy or drooping (Ja owl)

Enow arch enough (e Know)
Leman n arch a lover or sweetheart; an illicit lover, especially a mistress (Lemon)
Gelid adj icy, extremely cold (Jel lid)
Singlestick - a martial art that uses a wooden stick as its weapon
Viola da gamba n ita, literally ‘viol for the leg’; a viol, specifically a bass viol (corresponding to the modern cello) (vee O la da Gamba)
Flummery n meaningless or insincere flattery or conventions
Assonantal adj characterized by or involving assonance, which is the repetition of similar vowel sounds within closely connected words, usually in stressed syllables 輔音 (Ass sen nan tal)

Complete Collections: 
Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations

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"The Last Unicorn" by Peter S. Beagle

A Timeless fantasy.
A unicorn quests to find her lost kin.
Enchanting prose weaves magic, loss, and love.
A cult classic, cherished by generations.
Inspired a beloved 1982 animated film, of the same title.

I-II
00:27 I A unicorn, learning from the hunters that she may be the last, starts a quest to seek others of her kind. Guided by the butterfly’s cryptic words, she encounters Mommy Fortuna’s deceptive carnival in her enchanted journey.
27:23 II Captured by Mommy Fortuna’s Midnight Carnival, the Unicorn meets Schmendrick, a bumbling magician, and encounters Celaeno, a caged harpy, amid the carnival’s deceptive, magical spectacles.

Main Characters
The Unicorn - Immortal and beautiful, albeit a little vain, she leaves the safety of her forest upon learning that she is the last unicorn in the world, with information about the Red Bull as her only clue.
The Butterfly - Eccentric being, speaks in riddles and songs, he provides vital information about the fate of other unicorns, mentioning the Red Bull.
Mommy Fortuna - Wicked old witch, runs a sideshow carnival for profit. The carnival features what appear to be mythical creatures, but are actually enchanted normal animals, with the exception of the harpy Celaeno. 
Schmendrick - A bumbling magician who travels with Mommy Fortuna's traveling carnival, friendly to the Unicorn.

Costa's Wordbook
Cirrus n cloud forming wispy filamentous tufted streaks or ‘mare's tails’ at high altitude 捲雲 (Sir rus)
Titmouse n or tit, a small songbird that searches acrobatically for insects among foliage and branches (Tit mouse)
Cubit n an ancient measure of length, approximately equal to the length of a forearm. It was typically about 18 inches or 44 cm, though there was a long cubit of about 21 inches or 52 cm (Cue bit)
Ayrab n Arabic
Aroint imp. v arch. begone
Thaumaturge n a worker of wonders and performer of miracles, a magician (Thaw mat turge)
Fenris - Fenrir, monstrous wolf from Norse mythology. Fenrir is the primary name for the wolf, while Fenris is the short form of the Old Norse phrase Fenrisúlfr, meaning "Fenris-wolf" or "Wolf of the Fens" (Fen ris)

Satyr n one of a class of lustful, drunken woodland gods. In Greek art they were represented as a man with a horse's ears and tail, but in Roman representations as a man with a goat's ears, tail, legs, and horns (Sat ter)
Boa n a constrictor snake which bears live young and may reach great size, native to America, Africa, Asia, and some Pacific islands
Arachne - spider in Ancient Greek, refers to the subject of a well-known Greek myth, where a mortal weaver named Arachne, famed for her skill, challenged the goddess Athena to a contest. The goddess was so enraged by Arachne's hubris and the flawless tapestry she produced that she beat Arachne with her shuttle and transformed her into the first spider, from whom all other spiders are said to descend
(a Rach nee)
Witling n derog. arch. a person who considers themselves to be witty; a person of little wit (Wit ling)
Celaeno - refers to several mythological figures, including one of the Pleiades (a daughter of Atlas and Pleione, and a star in the constellation of the same name) and one of the Harpies, daughter of Thaumas and Electra (ce Lee no)
King Phineus - in Greek mythology was a blind seer-king of Thrace, punished by the gods by having the Harpies torment him by defiling his food until he was rescued by the Argonauts. His Greek name, Phineus, is thought to mean "oracle," which reflects his prophetic ability.
Elli - a variation of the name Ellen meaning "torch" or "light" (Greek), or a form of the Hebrew name with meanings like "God is my light", and in Norse mythology, it refers to the personification of old age who defeated the god Thor (El lee)
Sidle v walk in a furtive, unobtrusive, or timid manner, especially sideways or obliquely (Sigh dle)

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"The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Celebrating its 145th anniversary
Translated by Constance Garnett

《讀你聽2.2》2025年度重點分享
慶祝作品面世145周年紀念
俄羅斯文豪 陀思妥耶夫斯基 文學巔峰《卡拉馬佐夫兄弟》
透過三兄弟與父親的糾葛
經歷離異 沉淪 發奮 入信 猜忌 新舊教的道德思辨
帶領讀者探索存在主義
作品得到 弗洛伊德 愛因斯坦 教宗本篤十六 高度評價

Book XII Chapter 1-14 + Epilogue
00:29 1 Dmitri’s trial for parricide attracts a large crowd, with famed lawyer Fetyukovich defending him. A peasant jury listens. Finely dressed, Dmitri admits to debauchery but denies murder, despite strong evidence against him.
16:49 2 Fetyukovich, a brilliant trial lawyer, masterfully discredits witnesses like Grigory, Rakitin, Captain Snegiryov, and the Mokroe innkeeper, exposing inconsistencies and questioning their motives, weakening the case against Dmitri.
39:32 3 Three medical experts offer conflicting views on Dmitri’s mental state, providing no clear support for prosecution or defense. Dr. Herzenstube’s tales of Dmitri’s childhood stir sympathy among the courtroom listeners.
52:22 4 Alyosha’s testimony, recalling Dmitri’s money before the murder, sways the courtroom against theft accusations. Katerina’s story of Dmitri’s honor humiliates her. Grushenka passionately defends Dmitri but adds little evidence.
1:14:20 5 Ivan, ill, testifies incoherently, showing Smerdyakov’s 3,000 rubles, claiming he’s the murderer, citing a devil. He’s dragged out. Katerina reveals Dmitri’s confession letter. Grushenka calls her a serpent, sparking uproar.
1:36:18 6 Prosecutor Kirillovitch details the murder, analyzing the Karamazovs, focusing on Dmitri’s passionate, undisciplined nature and his actions before the crime, arguing his violent disposition led him to murder.
1:59:27 7 Prosecutor Kirillovitch details Dmitri’s passionate, undisciplined nature and pre-murder actions, arguing his violent disposition drove him to commit the crime, analyzing the Karamazov family’s role.
2:10:45 8 Kirillovitch dismisses Ivan’s claim that Smerdyakov murdered, citing his lack of motive and incapacity. Dmitri’s hatred, need for money, and letter to Katerina prove his premeditated crime.
2:32:49 9 Prosecutor concludes by making a stirring appeal to the jury to uphold the sacred principles of justice and the moral foundation on which Russian civilization is built by punishing this most horrible of crimes, parricide.
2:58:39 10 Fetyukovitch begins his defense by emphasizing that all evidence against Dmitri is circumstantial. No fact withstands objective criticism if examined separately. 
3:08:17 11 Fetyukovich argues no proof of robbery exists, Fyodor’s 3,000 rubles is hearsay, Dmitri’s money explanation is credible, and his drunken letter to Katerina doesn’t prove premeditated murder.
3:23:40 12 Fetyukovich doubts the pestle proves premeditation, dismisses Dmitri’s threats as idle talk, questions Grigory’s testimony, and suggests Smerdyakov, envious and ambitious, had motive to kill Fyodor for the money.
3:43:00 13 Fetyukovich argues Fyodor wasn’t a true father, only biologically, neglecting and mistreating Dmitri, urging the jury for mercy to allow Dmitri’s redemption, as Russian justice seeks salvation, not punishment.
4:01:35 14 The audience, moved by sympathy, applauds, expecting Dmitri’s acquittal. However, the jury finds him guilty on all counts after retiring, delivering a shocking verdict.
4:16:26 E1 Five days after Dmitri’s trial, Alyosha visits Katerina, where Ivan lies gravely ill. Regretting her betrayal, she reveals Ivan’s escape plan for Dmitri and agrees to visit him in prison.
4:28:34 E2 Alyosha informs Dmitri of Katerina’s visit and escape plans. Dmitri seeks repentance but insists Grushenka joins him. Katerina and Dmitri reconcile, but Grushenka, bitter, rejects Katerina’s plea for forgiveness.
4:45:41 E3 Alyosha attends Ilusha’s funeral, speaks to his school friends, urging them to cherish their friendship forever, promising to remember them. The boys, moved, cheer for Karamazov.

Main Characters
Fyodor Karamazov- Patriarch, wealthy, selfish, lecherous; murdered, sparking the story’s central conflict
Dmitri (Mitya) Karamazov- Eldest son, passionate, reckless, accused of Fyodor’s murder
Ivan Karamazov- Middle son, intellectual, nihilistic, struggles with guilt and philosophy
Alyosha Karamazov- Youngest son, kind, spiritual, seeks to help others
Smerdyakov- Illegitimate son, cunning, resentful, implicated in murder
Katerina Ivanovna- Dmitri’s fiancée, proud, conflicted, pivotal in trial
Grushenka- Dmitri’s lover, seductive, complex, influences family tensions
Zossima- Elder monk, wise, spiritual, guides Alyosha’s faith
Ilyusha Snegiryov- Young boy, tragic, symbolizes innocence and suffering
Fetyukovich- Dmitri’s defense lawyer in the trial, brilliant, strategic, eloquent

Costa's Wordbook
Étape - fr, stop

Jesuitical adj of or concerning the Jesuits; dissembling or equivocating, in the manner once associated with Jesuits (jes su It tical)
Mohican n a member of an Algonquian-speaking Indigenous people originally of the upper Hudson River valley (moe He cun)
Last of the Mohicans - an 1826 historical romance novel by James Fenimore Cooper. It is the second book of the Leatherstocking Tales pentalogy and the best known to contemporary audiences
Epistle n a book of the New Testament in the form of a letter from an Apostle (e Pis sle)

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The Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations

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CAB - Costa's Audio Book feature 
"The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Celebrating its 145th anniversary
Translated by Constance Garnett

《讀你聽2.2》2025年度重點分享
慶祝作品面世145周年紀念
俄羅斯文豪 陀思妥耶夫斯基 文學巔峰《卡拉馬佐夫兄弟》
透過三兄弟與父親的糾葛
經歷離異 沉淪 發奮 入信 猜忌 新舊教的道德思辨
帶領讀者探索存在主義
作品得到 弗洛伊德 愛因斯坦 教宗本篤十六 高度評價

Book XII Chapter 10-13
00:29 10 Fetyukovitch begins his defense by emphasizing that all evidence against Dmitri is circumstantial. No fact withstands objective criticism if examined separately. 
10:06 11 Fetyukovich argues no proof of robbery exists, Fyodor’s 3,000 rubles is hearsay, Dmitri’s money explanation is credible, and his drunken letter to Katerina doesn’t prove premeditated murder.
25:30 12 Fetyukovich doubts the pestle proves premeditation, dismisses Dmitri’s threats as idle talk, questions Grigory’s testimony, and suggests Smerdyakov, envious and ambitious, had motive to kill Fyodor for the money.
44:51 13 Fetyukovich argues Fyodor wasn’t a true father, only biologically, neglecting and mistreating Dmitri, urging the jury for mercy to allow Dmitri’s redemption, as Russian justice seeks salvation, not punishment.

Main Characters
Fyodor Karamazov- Patriarch, wealthy, selfish, lecherous; murdered, sparking the story’s central conflict
Dmitri (Mitya) Karamazov- Eldest son, passionate, reckless, accused of Fyodor’s murder
Ivan Karamazov- Middle son, intellectual, nihilistic, struggles with guilt and philosophy
Alyosha Karamazov- Youngest son, kind, spiritual, seeks to help others
Smerdyakov- Illegitimate son, cunning, resentful, implicated in murder
Katerina Ivanovna- Dmitri’s fiancée, proud, conflicted, pivotal in trial
Grushenka- Dmitri’s lover, seductive, complex, influences family tensions
Zossima- Elder monk, wise, spiritual, guides Alyosha’s faith
Ilyusha Snegiryov- Young boy, tragic, symbolizes innocence and suffering
Fetyukovich- Dmitri’s defense lawyer in the trial, brilliant, strategic, eloquent

Costa's Wordbook
Udolpho - “The Mysteries of Udolpho” is a gothic novel by Ann Radcliffe, known for its suspenseful plot and mysterious settings, like castles, often referenced for exaggerated romanticism
Forsooth adv arch. Indeed, often used ironically (for Sooth)
Iota n an extremely small amount (i Owe ta)

Vivos voco- lat, to call on the living
Mete v dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment (meet)
Ostrovsky - Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky was a Russian playwright, generally considered the greatest representative of the Russian realistic period. The author of 47 original plays, almost single-handedly created a Russian national repertoire, his dramas are among the most widely read and frequently performed stage pieces in Russia
Byronic adj characteristic of Lord Byron or his poetry, alluringly dark, mysterious, and moody (by Ron nic)

Complete Collections: 
The Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations

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