Spooktacular October Ghosties and Ghoulies,

What do you think of first when you hear, “The Raven?”

Fear?

Terror?

The Simpsons?

Death?

Well, we thought of all of those things and more throughout this breakdown episode of “The Raven,” by Edgar Allen Poe. This eerie poem is a rollercoaster of emotions, and can elicit different ones from person to person. The foremost emotion felt by most is that of loss, and mourning. Poe had the intent to elicit dread from the audience, as pointed out in his essay, “The Philosophy of Composition,” produced a year after “The Raven.” Was he defending his own writing, or laying the groundwork to shape future generations of poets?

Find out in this week’s breakdown episode.

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Have a haunted October,

Owen, Daniel, and Kari

                               "Magic Escape Room"

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Happy Spooky times to one and all,

This October we shall be narrating American author, Edgar Allan Poe's famously eerie poem “The Raven.” It was published in the New York Evening Mirror On January 29, 1845 and was equally praised and panned by critics of the day. The poem made Poe famous throughout both England and America. 

Most everyone already knows of the story, but in rereading, recording, and editing this episode Owen learned many more of the details of the story and has many more questions about it. How good is your knowledge of “The Raven?” Are there any bits that you were surprised by in this week’s episode, upon hearing it anew?

Let us know on social media.

Have a haunted October,

Owen, Daniel, and Kari

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Why hello there,

Today Kari Nixon, PhD, reads Things Worth Knowing from the April 18th edition

of the London Journal from 1863

Welcome back to Victorian Periodical Parade, 160 years ago folks were still interested in everyday events, the royals, and travel. They were folks just like us coming up with reasons to do things, reasons for why things happened, and making sense of it all. 

Today Kari reads through the miscellaneous articles included in the publication along with Chapters 10 and 13 of Lady Audley’s Secret. After listening to this episode, hope on over to spotify to listen back to Chapter 1 of the Lady Audley’s Secret and see if any new pieces of information catch your attention. 

After this episode we will be switching things up and gearing up for the halloween season with a dark narration of a spooky poem, we hope that you like it. We hope to hear from you on Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube

Have a great day! 

Kari, Owen, and Daniel

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Hello historians,

Today Owen narrates Chapter 13 of Lady Audley’s Secret

Published in the London Journal from 1863

The Victorian Periodical Parade podcast is a time traveling vessel, going back 160 years to see what folks were interested in, and how they lived their daily lives.  As it turns out they were folks just like us, coming up with reasons to do things, reasons for why things happened, and attempting to make sense of it all. There is much that we can learn about our daily life, by reading stories from the Victorian Era. So far Lady Audley’s Secret has been about middle to upper class life, with a glimpse at lower to impoverished classes, and learning can be had!

In Chapter 13 of Lady Audley’s Secret Mr. Audley returns to his home after an exhausting trek to find his dear friend George. He is so exhausted that he has a dream filled nap on the bed that George used while he stayed with Robert. He is so tired he doesn’t answer the door when someone pounds on it a few times. The end of this chapter includes a review of the evidence that Robert has collected on his hunt for George. This turns Lady Audley’s Secret into the first detective novel, ahead of Sherlock Holmes. Do you think that Robert will find George? What do you think of the evidence Robert listed out? Did he miss anything? Find out in today’s reading... 

While listening to this episode, hop on over to Instagram to check out the images associated with this Chapter 13 of Lady Audley’s Secret and see if any new pieces of information catch your attention. 

Our next episode will likely be a breakdown of Chapters 10 to 13 of Lady Audley’s Secret, and the articles published alongside them in the London Journal.  We hope to hear from you on Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube

Have a great day! 

Owen, Daniel, and Kari

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Hallo friends,

Today Owen narrates Chapter 12 of Lady Audley’s Secret

Published in the London Journal from 1863

The Victorian Periodical Parade podcast is a time traveling vessel, going back 160 years to see what folks were interested in, and how they lived their daily lives.  As it turns out they were folks just like us, coming up with reasons to do things, reasons for why things happened, and attempting to make sense of it all. There is much that we can learn about our daily life, by reading stories from the Victorian Era. So far Lady Audley’s Secret has been about middle to upper class life, with a glimpse at lower to impoverished classes, and learning can be had!

In Chapter 12 of Lady Audley’s Secret Mr. Audley heads to South Hampton to see if George is staying there to see Georgie. It turns out that is exactly what Goerge has done. In the small cottage Robert comes across a startling telegraph, that was partially burned. He doesn’t know who sent it, and he doesn’t lay much stake to the fact that it was half burnt, but he keeps it and sets out after George as normal. Where did it come from? Who sent it? What does it all mean? Find out in today’s reading... 

While listening to this episode, hop on over to Instagram to check out the images associated with this Chapter 12 of Lady Audley’s Secret and see if any new pieces of information catch your attention. 

Our next episode will likely be a narration of Chapter 13 of Lady Audley’s Secret, published in the London Journal.  We hope to hear from you on Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube

Have a great day! 

Owen, Daniel, and Kari

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"Magic Escape Room" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Man down" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Hello listeners old and new,

Today Owen narrates Chapter 11 of Lady Audley’s Secret

Published in the London Journal from 1863

The Victorian Periodical Parade travels back in time 160 years to see what folks were interested in reading, learning about, and how they lived their daily lives.  They were folks just like us coming up with reasons to do things, reasons for why things happened, and making sense of it all. There is much that we can learn about daily life in the Victorian Era simply from reading their stories. So far Lady Audley’s Secret has been about middle to upper class life, with a glimpse at lower to impoverished classes, but learning can still be had!

In Chapter 11 of Lady Audley’s Secret. George Talboys has wandered off to London probably, leaving Robert in the lurch. Robert Audley has dinner with Sir Micheal and Lady Audley. They too wonder where George has gone. Lady Audley plays music at Sir Micheal’s request, which reveals an injury she has sustained. Where did it come from? Where is George? Find out in today’s reading... 

While listening to this episode, hop on over to Instagram to check out the images associated with this Chapter of Lady Audley’s Secret and see if any new pieces of information catch your attention. 

Our next episode will likely be a narration of Chapter 12 of Lady Audley’s Secret, published in the London Journal.  We hope to hear from you on Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube

Have a great day! 

Owen, Kari, and Daniel

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"Magic Escape Room" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Morgana Rides" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Hello hello lovely people,

Today Owen reads Chapter 10 of Lady Audley’s Secret

Published in the London Journal from 1863

The Victorian Periodical Parade travels back in time 160 years to see what folks were interested in reading, learning about, and how they lived their daily lives.  They were folks just like us coming up with reasons to do things, reasons for why things happened, and making sense of it all. There is much that we can learn about daily life in the Victorian Era simply from reading their stories. So far Lady Audley’s Secret has been about middle to upper class life, with a glimpse at lower to impoverished classes, but learning can still be had!

In Chapter 10 of Lady Audley’s Secret. George Talboys has wandered off, and Robert Audley wakes up from the fishing trip. Robert Audley searches for George at the most likely locations, and comes up with a likely location for George. In standard Robert fashion he waits to head to the location until tomorrow. Where is George? Find out in today’s reading... 

While listening to this episode, hop on over to Instagram to check out the images associated with this Chapter of Lady Audley’s Secret and see if any new pieces of information catch your attention. 

Our next episode will likely be a breakdown episode where Dr. Kari Nixon goes over the contents of Chapter 10 and the articles published alongside it, in the London Journal.  We hope to hear from you on Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube

Have a great day! 

Owen, Kari, and Daniel

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"Magic Escape Room" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Sincerely" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Welcome back lovely people,

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Today Owen reads Chapter 9 of Lady Audley’s Secret

Published in the London Journal from 1863

The Victorian Periodical Parade travels back in time 160 years to see what folks were interested in reading, learning about, and how they lived their daily lives.  They were folks just like us coming up with reasons to do things, reasons for why things happened, and making sense of it all. There is much that we can learn about daily life in the Victorian Era simply from reading their stories. So far Lady Audley’s Secret has been about middle to upper class life, with a glimpse as lower to impoverished classes, but learning can still be had!

In Chapter 9 of Lady Audley’s Secret. We pick back up with the foretold storm, and mental anguish it wreaks upon a few characters. Later George Talboys and Robert Audley go on another fishing trip, while Baron, Lady, and Miss Audley trip merrily, and separately around the dale. George wishes to make a trip to the court, but cannot meet whom he wishes as they are out. What does LAdy Audley think about having unknown visitors in her room? What will the Baron do about it? How poorly is Alicia treated having let them in? Find out in today’s reading.. 

While listening to this episode, hop on over to Instagram to check out the images associated with this Chapter of Lady Audley’s Secret and see if any new pieces of information catch your attention. 

Our next episode will likely be a breakdown episode where Dr. Kari Nixon goes over the contents of Chapter 9 and the articles published alongside it, in the London Journal.  We hope to hear from you on Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube

Have a great day! 

 Owen, Kari, and Daniel

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Why hello there,

Today Kari Nixon, PhD, reads Miscellany from the April 11th edition

Of the London Journal from 1863

Welcome back to Victorian Periodical Parade, 160 years ago folks were still interested in royal weddings, wildlife, and how to wear your hair to your wedding reception. They were folks just like us coming up with reasons to do things, reasons for why things happened, and making sense of it all. 

Today Kari reads through the miscellaneous articles included in the publication along with Chapters 8 and 9 of Lady Audley’s Secret. Will you be able to guess the plot twist of the story from one of these articles? After listening to this episode, hope on over to spotify to listen back to Chapter 1 of the Lady Audley’s Secret and see if any new pieces of information catch your attention. 

Our next episode will likely be Chapter 8 from Lady Audley’s Secret. We hope to hear from you on Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube

Have a great day! 

Kari, Owen, and Daniel

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Hallu Hallu,

Today Owen reads Chapter 8 of Lady Audley’s Secret

Published in the London Journal from 1863

Welcome back to Victorian Periodical Parade, 160 years ago folks were still interested in royal weddings, wildlife, and how to wear your hair to your wedding reception. They were folks just like us coming up with reasons to do things, reasons for why things happened, and making sense of it all. 

Today Owen reads Chapter 8 of Lady Audley’s Secret. Alicia Audley is determined to meet George Talboys and her first cousin Robert Audley while they are still in town, so that she can invite them to meet Lady Audley at the court. The boys grow bored of their fishing visit to Essexs, and determine to go home. Will George officially meet Lady Audley? Will Alicia admit her affection for Robert? When will the coming storm rain down upon them? Find out in this episode. 

While listening to this episode, hop on over to Instagram to check out the images associated with this Chapter of Lady Audley’s Secret and see if any new pieces of information catch your attention. 

Our next episode will likely be a breakdown episode where Dr. Kari Nixon goes over the contents of Chapter 9 and the articles published alongside it, in the London Journal.  We hope to hear from you on Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube

Have a great day! 

Kari, Owen, and Daniel

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"Magic Escape Room" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Man Down" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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