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Welcome to The Wilde Library - a small, well-upholstered room of the mind where books are neither dusted nor forgiven, only opened.Here we shelve the splendid, the scandalous, and the secretly... more
FAQs about The Wilde Library:How many episodes does The Wilde Library have?The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.
May 25, 2026Lady Windermere's Fan Act IIIn which the gala splendour of a London ball becomes the stage for a delicate and tense encounter between Lady Windermere, her devoted yet troubled husband, and the intriguingly poised Mrs. Erlynne, whose presence both fascinates and unsettles the assembled society. As whispered suspicions and charming repartees unfold, the evening lays bare the fragile illusions of trust, the stirrings of forbidden affection, and the somber reality of marriages held together by more than mere affection....more35minPlay
May 22, 2026Lady Windermere's Fan Act IIn which Lady Windermere prepares to celebrate her coming-of-age with a small party, amidst whispers of scandal and the arrival of Lord Darlington and the Duchess of Berwick, who warn her of a mysterious woman entangled with her husband. The earnest dialogue and mounting tensions unveil a world where appearances are precious, secrets lurk in locked drawers, and the fine distinctions between right and wrong are sharply drawn....more36minPlay
May 19, 2026The Importance of Being Earnest Act 3In which mistaken identities and peculiar deceptions are unveiled in a morning-room at the Manor House, prompting earnest discussions on engagements, social proprieties, and the curious necessities of baptism. Lady Bracknell, ever the arbiter of societal norms, probes the origins and virtues of those entangled in romantic affairs, culminating in revelations that confound lineage and names with a delightful flourish of wit and irony....more31minPlay
May 16, 2026The Importance of Being Earnest Act 2In which a genteel garden becomes the stage for a charmingly entangled encounter amongst cousins, guardians, and dear friends, all delicately obsessed with propriety, romance, and the curious art of leading double lives. The hearts and diaries of young ladies flutter amidst invitations to reform reckless habits, impending christenings, and a most delightful confusion of names and affections....more57minPlay
May 13, 2026The Importance of Being Earnest Act 1In which two gentlemen of impeccable manners engage in a lively exchange of wit and deception over the particulars of identity, courtship, and social obligation, all whilst navigating the delicate art of cucumber sandwiches and the mysteries of a certain cigarette case. The arrival of a formidable dowager and a young lady keen on matrimonial adventures sets the stage for a charming tête-à-tête, punctuated by sparkling epigrams and the subtle intricacies of Victorian decorum....more51minPlay
May 10, 2026An Ideal Husband Act IVIn which Lord Goring navigates a morning of delicate social interplay and tender confessions among the Chilterns and Lord Caversham, revealing the intricate dance of affections and loyalties that underpin their genteel lives. The murmurs of political ambition and personal sacrifice intertwine as truth, trust, and love are measured beneath the ever-watchful gaze of society’s less forgiving hand....more38minPlay
May 07, 2026An Ideal Husband Act IIIIn which Lord Goring, the epitome of refined foppery and modern wit, entertains the unexpected visit of the cunning Mrs Cheveley amid the intrigues swirling about his friends, shedding light on the complex dances of love, honour, and duplicity in their fashionable society. As secrets are pursued and letters exchanged, the evening unfurls with the delicate balance of scandal and charm that characterises the very best of London’s drawing-room dramas....more44minPlay
May 04, 2026An Ideal Husband Act IIIn which a gentleman burdened by a shadowed past grapples with the prospect of public disgrace while his devoted wife confronts a visitor whose presence unnerves the delicate balance of their social circle; amid whispered scandals and unspoken fears, the tensions of honour, ambition, and love unfold with a restless elegance. The scene, rich with witticisms and the grace of troubled confidences, reveals the inevitable collision of secrets and society beneath the polished surface of respectability....more57minPlay
May 01, 2026An Ideal Husband Act IIn which a glittering London salon becomes the stage for lively repartee, delicate social manoeuvrings, and the introduction of Mrs. Cheveley, a beguiling and somewhat formidable visitor whose intentions stir unease among the Chilterns. As conversations flit between the frivolous and the weighty, Sir Robert finds himself ensnared in a compromising proposition that threatens to cast shadows over the idealistic world his wife cherishes....more56minPlay
April 28, 2026The Star-ChildIn which a radiant child found in a winter forest grows into a proud and unkind youth, his beauty breeding cruelty and scorn, leading him on a harrowing journey through hardship and humility. Along his path, the Star-Child learns of love, forgiveness, and mercy amid the struggles of the world he must endure before returning to a place of grace....more40minPlay
FAQs about The Wilde Library:How many episodes does The Wilde Library have?The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.