Thousand Miles up the Nile

Thousand Miles up the Nile

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  • Awakening of Spring-Frank Wedekind
    "Awakening of Spring" by Frank Wedekind explores the tumultuous journey of adolescence, grappling with the complexities of sexuality, societal expectations, and the loss of innocence. This powerful play remains relevant today as it delves into themes of individual freedom versus societal constraints, making it a timeless reflection on the struggles faced by youth in their quest for identity and understanding. The raw emotional depth and candid portrayal of young love and rebellion resonate with contemporary audiences, reminding us that the challenges of growing up and finding one's voice are universal and enduring.
    2 hr 13 min
  • Dreams-Olive Schreiner
    Amelia B. Edwards Thousand Miles up the Nile, originally published in 1877, is a captivating historical and cultural exploration of Egypt that quickly became a bestseller, with reprints in 1888 both in England and internationally. At a time when most women were expected to stay at home, Edwards boldly journeyed through Egypt, establishing herself as a pioneering Egyptologist. She later founded the Edwards Chair of Egyptology, which was first held by the renowned Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie. This seminal work not only laid the groundwork for future Egyptology but also significantly influenced contemporary authors, including Elizabeth Peters and her beloved Amelia Peabody Emerson murder-mystery series. (Summary by Sibella Denton)
    2 hr 26 min
  • Talks by Abdul Baha Given in Paris-Abdu’l-Bahá ‘Abbás
    Amelia B. Edwards Thousand Miles up the Nile, originally published in 1877, is a captivating historical and cultural exploration of Egypt that quickly became a bestseller, with reprints in 1888 both in England and internationally. At a time when most women were expected to stay at home, Edwards boldly journeyed through Egypt, establishing herself as a pioneering Egyptologist. She later founded the Edwards Chair of Egyptology, which was first held by the renowned Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie. This seminal work not only laid the groundwork for future Egyptology but also significantly influenced contemporary authors, including Elizabeth Peters and her beloved Amelia Peabody Emerson murder-mystery series. (Summary by Sibella Denton)
    6 hr 27 min
  • Merry Wives of Windsor-William Shakespeare
    Amelia B. Edwards Thousand Miles up the Nile, originally published in 1877, is a captivating historical and cultural exploration of Egypt that quickly became a bestseller, with reprints in 1888 both in England and internationally. At a time when most women were expected to stay at home, Edwards boldly journeyed through Egypt, establishing herself as a pioneering Egyptologist. She later founded the Edwards Chair of Egyptology, which was first held by the renowned Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie. This seminal work not only laid the groundwork for future Egyptology but also significantly influenced contemporary authors, including Elizabeth Peters and her beloved Amelia Peabody Emerson murder-mystery series. (Summary by Sibella Denton)
    2 hr 29 min
  • Complete Works of Artemus Ward Part 4, To California and Return-Artemus Ward
    Amelia B. Edwards Thousand Miles up the Nile, originally published in 1877, is a captivating historical and cultural exploration of Egypt that quickly became a bestseller, with reprints in 1888 both in England and internationally. At a time when most women were expected to stay at home, Edwards boldly journeyed through Egypt, establishing herself as a pioneering Egyptologist. She later founded the Edwards Chair of Egyptology, which was first held by the renowned Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie. This seminal work not only laid the groundwork for future Egyptology but also significantly influenced contemporary authors, including Elizabeth Peters and her beloved Amelia Peabody Emerson murder-mystery series. (Summary by Sibella Denton)
    2 hr 8 min
  • Antony and Cleopatra-William Shakespeare
    Amelia B. Edwards Thousand Miles up the Nile, originally published in 1877, is a captivating historical and cultural exploration of Egypt that quickly became a bestseller, with reprints in 1888 both in England and internationally. At a time when most women were expected to stay at home, Edwards boldly journeyed through Egypt, establishing herself as a pioneering Egyptologist. She later founded the Edwards Chair of Egyptology, which was first held by the renowned Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie. This seminal work not only laid the groundwork for future Egyptology but also significantly influenced contemporary authors, including Elizabeth Peters and her beloved Amelia Peabody Emerson murder-mystery series. (Summary by Sibella Denton)
    3 hr 4 min
  • Pirates of Panama-Alexandre Exquemelin
    Amelia B. Edwards Thousand Miles up the Nile, originally published in 1877, is a captivating historical and cultural exploration of Egypt that quickly became a bestseller, with reprints in 1888 both in England and internationally. At a time when most women were expected to stay at home, Edwards boldly journeyed through Egypt, establishing herself as a pioneering Egyptologist. She later founded the Edwards Chair of Egyptology, which was first held by the renowned Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie. This seminal work not only laid the groundwork for future Egyptology but also significantly influenced contemporary authors, including Elizabeth Peters and her beloved Amelia Peabody Emerson murder-mystery series. (Summary by Sibella Denton)
    6 hr 22 min
  • Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin-Elizabeth Robins Pennell
    Amelia B. Edwards Thousand Miles up the Nile, originally published in 1877, is a captivating historical and cultural exploration of Egypt that quickly became a bestseller, with reprints in 1888 both in England and internationally. At a time when most women were expected to stay at home, Edwards boldly journeyed through Egypt, establishing herself as a pioneering Egyptologist. She later founded the Edwards Chair of Egyptology, which was first held by the renowned Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie. This seminal work not only laid the groundwork for future Egyptology but also significantly influenced contemporary authors, including Elizabeth Peters and her beloved Amelia Peabody Emerson murder-mystery series. (Summary by Sibella Denton)
    7 hr 22 min
  • Festive Wreath-Various
    Amelia B. Edwards Thousand Miles up the Nile, originally published in 1877, is a captivating historical and cultural exploration of Egypt that quickly became a bestseller, with reprints in 1888 both in England and internationally. At a time when most women were expected to stay at home, Edwards boldly journeyed through Egypt, establishing herself as a pioneering Egyptologist. She later founded the Edwards Chair of Egyptology, which was first held by the renowned Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie. This seminal work not only laid the groundwork for future Egyptology but also significantly influenced contemporary authors, including Elizabeth Peters and her beloved Amelia Peabody Emerson murder-mystery series. (Summary by Sibella Denton)
    1 hr 25 min
  • Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf-John Muir
    Amelia B. Edwards Thousand Miles up the Nile, originally published in 1877, is a captivating historical and cultural exploration of Egypt that quickly became a bestseller, with reprints in 1888 both in England and internationally. At a time when most women were expected to stay at home, Edwards boldly journeyed through Egypt, establishing herself as a pioneering Egyptologist. She later founded the Edwards Chair of Egyptology, which was first held by the renowned Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie. This seminal work not only laid the groundwork for future Egyptology but also significantly influenced contemporary authors, including Elizabeth Peters and her beloved Amelia Peabody Emerson murder-mystery series. (Summary by Sibella Denton)
    4 hr 7 min

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Amelia B. Edwards Thousand Miles up the Nile, originally published in 1877, is a captivating historical and cultural exploration of Egypt that quickly became a bestseller, with reprints in 1888 both…