Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 5 chapter 2, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinhttps://open.spotify.com/show/13b1qP3WhCWxam9yc49vIF?si=3b8907ab0f1045af SUMMARY: The narrator considers Katerina Ivanovna's reasons for spending more than half of the money that Raskolnikov gave her on the memorial banquet, concluding that it is because of her pride. Raskolnikov and the lowest ranking tenants, who behave rudely, attend the banquet. Katerina Ivanovna, who claims again and again to be of a "noble if not aristocratic" family, insults her guests again and again. As the dinner continues, she appears to get increasingly unwell, coughing up blood during the meal. She ends up having a fight with the landlady. In the middle of the fight, Luzhin appears in the doorway and Katerina Ivanovna rushes to him for help.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 5 chapter 1, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinhttps://open.spotify.com/show/13b1qP3WhCWxam9yc49vIF?si=3b8907ab0f1045af SUMMARY: Luzhin is in his shared room with Lebezyatnikov. Luzhin now realises that his engagement to Dunya is irreparably broken. He holds a deep loathing of Raskolnikov, and shudders thinking about the money he lost on bringing Dunya and her mother to St Petersburg, and renovating the apartment he purchased. He fantastises that if he had given her more money and presents, then they wouldn't have broken off the engagement. Meanwhile, he and Lebezyatnikov have been invited to the memorial dinner that Katerina Ivanovna is holding for Marmeladov. Lebezyatnikov is a pompous fool, though Luzhin thought that he could help him navigate the new political waves washing over Russia. Luzhin invites Sonya into the room, and given her a 10 ruble note, saying that there will be more money to come. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 4 chapter 6, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinhttps://open.spotify.com/show/13b1qP3WhCWxam9yc49vIF?si=3b8907ab0f1045af SUMMARY: Suddenly, Nikolai, the prisoner who was suspected of committing the crime rushes into the office and confesses to it. Although Porfiry doesn't believe the man, he takes the confession seriously. He shows Raskolnikov out. As Raskolnikov is on the stairs, Porfiry stops him again and says that he will see his soon for more questions. Raskolnikov goes home, where he realises that if Nikolai hadn't rushed into the room, he probably would have confessed to the crime. He decides that he will go to the memorial dinner for Marmeladov, but as he leaves the door, the stranger who called him a "murderer" the previous day enters his apartment. The man says that he lives in the pawnbroker's building, and says that he head he question the decorators about the blood. He says that he doesn't actually no anything about the crime, but after he heard Raskolnikov's conversation with Porfiry, he is now sympathetic to Raskolnikov. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 4 chapter 5, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinhttps://open.spotify.com/show/13b1qP3WhCWxam9yc49vIF?si=3b8907ab0f1045af SUMMARY: The next morning Raskolnikov goes to visit Porfiry Petrovich at the police station. While he waits in the reception, he thinks about his hatred for the magistrate. One inside Porfiry's office, Raskolnikov presents him with a written request for his pawned items. The two then have a long conversation in which Raskolnikov starts to feel that he has fallen into a trap. Frustrated by Porfiry's games, he asks the magistrate to submit him to questioning like they discussed the previous day. Porfiry tries to put Raskolnikov at ease and becomes friendly with him. He babbles away, talking mostly nonsense, though every now and again adding a poignant remark. He discusses the psychological methods by which he hopes to catch the killer. He includes observations about the "youth" and "intelligence" of his the suspect that are directed towards Raskolnikov. Raskolnikov stays quiet throughout Porfiry's monologue. He then bursts out claiming that Porfiry is suspects him, and challenges Porfiry to either arrest him or let him be. Porfiry tries to calm Raskolnikov down, but as he does so he says that he knows that Raskolnikov went to the scene of the crime. He tries to trick Raskolnikov into admitting that he sent Razumikhin to ask Porfiry about his suspicious. Raskolnikov becomes very upset, but then something happens...SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 4 chapter 4, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinhttps://open.spotify.com/show/13b1qP3WhCWxam9yc49vIF?si=3b8907ab0f1045af SUMMARY: Raskolnikov goes to Sonya's apartment. She is surprised and scared by the sudden visit. They discuss Katerina Ivanovna, whom Sonya defends as kind, fiercely proud, and childish, though she admits that misfortune has more or less deranged Katerina. Sonya clearly cares deeply for her stepmother and is troubled to think that she might soon pass away from her illness, leaving her children defenseless. She clings to the belief that God will provide for the family and take care of them. Sonya also reveals that she was a friend of Lizaveta. She actually gave Sonya a copy of the Gospels and a crucifix. Raskolnikov orders Sonya to read him the story of Lazarus. Sonya, after struggling to start, eventually overcomes her fear and reads the story to him. The passage clearly holds some significance for her. Raskolnikov shares his resolution to separate himself from his family to her and asks her to go away with him. He sees her as very similar to him, someone who, because of her work, has also transgressed moral law and "destroyed a life - her very own." He tells her that he knows who murdered Lizaveta, and says he will tell her who did it the next time they see each other. Meanwhile, in the room next door, Svidrigailov eavesdrops on the two of them.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 4 chapter 3, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinhttps://open.spotify.com/show/13b1qP3WhCWxam9yc49vIF?si=3b8907ab0f1045af SUMMARY: After Luzhin leaves, the group is overjoyed. Razumikhin is the happiest of them all. Raskolnikov becomes anxious again. He tells that that Svidrigailov is offering to give Dunya 10000 Rubles, which both women refuse. Razumikhin offers to protect Dunya from the man, which she consents to. He suggests that Dunya and her mother stay in St Petersburg and suggests that they all go into the publishing business together. Dunya is thrilled with the idea and Raskolnikov agrees that it is a good idea too. But Raskolnikov suddenly gets up to leave. He has decided that he needs to separate himself from his family and Razumikhin for a while and that they mustn't pursue him. The rest of the group is shocked and Razumikhin follows him out into the hall, but Raskolnikov sends him back. He tells Razumikhin to stay with Pulcheria Alexandrovna and Dunya. The two stare at each other, and Razumikhin realises that Raskolnikov is the murderer. He returns to the table.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature

The Time Machine, by H. G. Wells chapter 12 and Epilogue, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: The Time Traveler concludes his story by telling his friends what he did immediately after arriving back in the modern day. The Guests are speechless and very skeptical. For a moment it seems that the Time Traveler has lost his memory but he recovers his composure on seeing the time machine. He guests leave, all still skeptical, except for the narrator, and the following day, he is the only person to return. The Time Traveler greets him happily with a camera in his hand, saying that if he would only wait for a 30 minutes, he will return with all of the proof he needs. The Narrator picks up the story 3 years later, saying that the Time Traveler never returned. He wonders where he could be, and hope that he is alright. All that is left of the Time Machine's voyage, are two strange little flowers that the narrator kept, proof that the human spirit of tenderness lives on.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...One of the most influential pieces of fiction of all time, The Time Machine by H. G. Wells, sees a Victorian scientist send himself forward to the year 802,701 AD. He is delighted to find that suffering has been replaces by beauty and happiness, and a "new man", the Eloi, has descended from man. Science Fiction book, Sci-fi, Classic Literature

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 4 chapter 2, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinhttps://open.spotify.com/show/13b1qP3WhCWxam9yc49vIF?si=3b8907ab0f1045af SUMMARY: Razumikhin and Raskolnikov walk to meet Dunya and Pulcheria Alexandrovna, and on the way, Razumikhin informs Raskolnikov that he has seen Porfiry, and says that he is certain that the detectives suspect Raskolnikov. They meet Luzhuin when they arrive and they don't say a word to him. They are greeted by Raskolnikov's mother and sister, and sit around the table. Luzhin's pride is hurt by Raskolnikov's presence and he resolves to punish the women for it. He upsets Dunya and Pulcheria Alexandrovna by telling them that Svidrigailov in in town. He goes on to describe the crime that the man committed in the past, but Dunya rejects this as mere gossip. Raskolnikov finally talks, saying that Svidrigailov visited him, and tells them about the money that Marfa Petrovna left for her. Dunya then confronts Luzhin about his annoyance at her brother's presence, and Luzhin offends everyone in the room with his response. There is an angry confrontation between mother, daughter, and son, verses fiancé. Dunya orders him to leave and he does so only after insulting them. He now holds a deep hatred for Raskolnikov, and is strangely still convinced that he has chances with Dunya.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 4 chapter 1, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinhttps://open.spotify.com/show/13b1qP3WhCWxam9yc49vIF?si=3b8907ab0f1045af SUMMARY: Svidrigailov explains that he has come to Raskolnikov to ask for his help in his quest to be with his sister. Svidrigailov says that he only has good intentions towards Dunya, and that all of the rumours about him are false. He says that he was not a monster but a slave to passion. He then tells Raskolnikov that he was nearly imprisoned for some financial reasons, and that Marfa Petrovna paid his debts for him and then married him. He claims too that he was visited by the ghost of his wife on 3 occasions, and Raskolnikov starts to wonder if this man is insane. Svidrigailov says that he has heard of Dunya's engagement to Luzhin, a relative of his, and offers to break off their engagement for Raskolnikov, saying that if Raskolnikov has met him, then he will know that Luzhin isn't a good man. Svidrigailov says that he wants to give Dunya 10000 rubles as an apology for his past behaviour before he either marries her or travels. Raskolnikov assures him that Dunya would refuse this offer. Svidrigailov says also, that his late wife left Dunya 3000 rubles in her will, and then leaves the apartment. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature

The Time Machine, by H. G. Wells chapter 11, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: The Time Traveler flies into the future at a speed of 1000's of years per second. He notices that the day and night cycle starts to end, and the sun grows larger and redder. Finally he notices that the Earth has stopped rotating. He brings the machine to a stop and finds himself on a beach. Green vegetation covers every surface that isn't in the sunlight. Behind him, on a hill, he sees a huge moth flying over it. He turns and sees a huge rock that starts to move and while looking at it, he feels something brushing against his neck, another crab. In fear he pushes the machine further into the future. He stops the machine every hundred years or so to watch the earth ebb away. Finally 30 million years into the future and he comes to a stop. The air is bitterly cold and the only sign of life is some lichen. The air is very thin, and while nearly on the verge of fainting, he pushes the machine back into the past.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...One of the most influential pieces of fiction of all time, The Time Machine by H. G. Wells, sees a Victorian scientist send himself forward to the year 802,701 AD. He is delighted to find that suffering has been replaces by beauty and happiness, and a "new man", the Eloi, has descended from man. Science Fiction book, Sci-fi, Classic Literature

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 3 chapter 6, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinhttps://open.spotify.com/show/13b1qP3WhCWxam9yc49vIF?si=3b8907ab0f1045af SUMMARY: Razumikhin argues with Raskolnikov about whether the police suspect him of the crime. Raskolnikov thinks that they do, but Raskolnikov believes that if they really did suspect him, then they wouldn't actively engage him in the discussion of it. Razumikhin does eventually say that the police probably do suspect him. The two try to analise Porfiry's methods, and argue about whether his last question was a trap or not. The two get to Raskolnikov's house where they are told that a man has been asking after him. Leaving Razumikhin behind, Raskolnikov runs after the man, who turns around and names Raskolnikov as a murderer. Raskolnikov turns around and returns to him home is a feverish state, and collapses in his bed. He claims that Alyona's life was worthless and that what he did to her was good for society as a whole. He has a nightmare where he goes to Alyona's house again, and again tries to commit his crime. The axe does no damage to her though, and she laughs in his face. When he awakes, he finds a stranger in his room...SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 3 chapter 5, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Razumikhin is quite embarrassed by Raskolnikov, who is laughing loudly as they enter the room. Raskolnikov tries to be calm and confident with Porfiry but his laughter comes across as a bit strange. He become a bit uneasy when he notices Zamyotov and starts to assume that they much have been talking about him before they arrived. Razumikhin then makes the situation worse by saying that Raskolnikov gets nervous whenever the crime is mentioned. Raskolnikov assumes that Porfiry suspects him, and he nearly looses his cool when Porfiry mentions that he was the only person who pawned items to the victim who didn't come to collect their items. He starts to feel that Porfiry is playing with him. Porfiry mentions that he read an article that Raskolnikov had written "On Crime," and asks him to explain his arguments. Raskolnikov is surprised as he didn't know that it was published, but gladly accepts the challenge. He argued that certain men were above general humanity, and could commit crimes for the betterment of society. Razumikhin finds it very hard to believe that Raskolnikov holds this view, and the two men get up to leave. Just before they get out of the door however, Porfiry asks Raskolnikov if he saw the decorators when he pawned his last item to the victim. He recognises the trap, and tells Porfiry that he didn't, but did see that an apartment was moving, reminding Porfiry that the decorators where there 2 days later, on the day of the crime, not beforehand. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature Get SurfShark and protect yourself online todayVPN: ⁠https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=926&aff_id=20389⁠Antivirus: ⁠https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=934&aff_id=20389⁠Get data brokers to stop selling your information with:Incogni: ⁠https://get.incogni.io/aff_c?offer_id=1219&aff_id=20389⁠

The Time Machine, by H. G. Wells chapter 10, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Early in the morning, the Time Traveler arrives at the place where he observed the world around him on his first day in the future. He is very aware of the beauty of the upper world and he compares them to cattle in a field. He morns too the loss of human intellect. The rich, assured of his wealth, and the poor, of his toil. He heads to the white sphinx and strangely finds the door beneath the plinth open. He chuckles, and walks through the opening. He sees his time machine and is impressed to see that it has been cleaned and oiled, suspecting that the Morlocks took it apart and put it together again to try to understand the mechanism. The doors close behind him, confirming his suspicion, and he goes to strike a match. The matches are the kind that need the box in order to light, and he is swarmed by the Morlocks. He fights his way to the saddle in the dark and punches several while struggling to put the lever in place. He pushes the lever, and the world falls around him while he heads further and further into the future, away from his enemy.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...One of the most influential pieces of fiction of all time, The Time Machine by H. G. Wells, sees a Victorian scientist send himself forward to the year 802,701 AD. He is delighted to find that suffering has been replaces by beauty and happiness, and a "new man", the Eloi, has descended from man. Science Fiction book, Sci-fi, Classic Literature

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 3 chapter 4, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Sonya slowly and timidly enters Raskolnikov's room, interrupting Raskolnikov, Pulcheria Alexandrovna, Dunya, and Razumikhin's conversation. She says that she has been sent by her mother to ask him to come to Marmeladov's funeral and wake. She is shocked by Raskolnikov's poverty, and wonders why he gave her all his money. Dunya and Pulcheria Alexandrovna leave. Raskolnikov tells Razumikhin that he pawned a watch to Alyona Ivanovna and would like it back. Razumikhin is overjoyed at this news and replies saying that he should go to see Porfiry Petrovich, the man in charge of the case. Raskolnikov agrees to go to Marmeladov's funeral the next day, and the three of them leave the apartment. Sonya walks back to her apartment, and fails to notice that she is being followed by a man who seems to have moved in next to her. On their way to Porfiry's Raskolnikov decides to tease Razumikhin about his affection for Dunya, with the goal of laughing together when they arrive at the door of the detectives.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 3 chapter 3, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Zosimov welcomes Raskolnikov's mother and sister, and Razumikhin, and lets them know that his patient is well of the way to recovery. Raskolnikov pretends to be feeling better and he apologises to Zosimov and Razumikhin for his behaviour. He also apologises to his mother and sister, a gesture that touches everyone in the room after his outburst the previous day. Raskolnikov confesses to having given his money away to Marmeladov's widow, and asks his mum's forgiveness again, saying that she would have done the same thing. The calm air starts to annoy Raskolnikov and he becomes anxious again. He demands that Dunya reject Luzhin, saying that the engagement is sordid. She fights back, saying that she has done and is doing nothing wrong, stating that she is "guilty of no one's death." This comment nearly makes Raskolnikov feint, but he recovers. Dunya then explains the test that she has in place for Luzhin, to confront him with Raskolnikov and Razumikhin at supper. Raskolnikov agrees to come. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature

The Time Machine, by H. G. Wells chapter 9, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: The Time Traveler is exhausted as he has hardly slept for 2 days but he is determined to push on. As they near the woods again, they start to hear Morlocks. Night has started to fall and the Time Traveler decides to start a fire using some camphor and dry brush to get rid of the stalking Murlocks behind them. The fire spreads quickly as the Time Traveler and Weena make their way into the forest. He and Weena walk in the dark, and slowly he feels small hand grasping at his clothes and legs, and Weena. He decides that he must light another fire in the woods to make a camp to rest a little so that he can break away from his pursuers with new strength. Dreadfully tired, he actually falls asleep, and when he wakes he is covered in Morlocks biting at his hands and neck. He finds no more matches in his pocket but thankfully finds his Iron bar, and he bats away the attacking Morlocks. Suddenly, he sees for the first time that the fire has spread to the forest. He cannot find Weena around him anywhere and decides to run away from the blazing fire around him. He comes to a clearing with a small hillock and he runs to it. The Morlocks chase him he strikes several of them as they run at him. Soon he notices however that they are blinded by the fire as they run into it, and their demise.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...One of the most influential pieces of fiction of all time, The Time Machine by H. G. Wells, sees a Victorian scientist send himself forward to the year 802,701 AD. He is delighted to find that suffering has been replaces by beauty and happiness, and a "new man", the Eloi, has descended from man. Science Fiction book, Sci-fi, Classic Literature

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 3 chapter 2, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: The following morning, Razumikhin is filled with regrets about the bold things that he said to Dunya. He renounces his feelings, and says that his feelings are absurd. He still takes extra care to wash and prepare himself to visit the mother and sister that morning. He finds the two women very glad to see him, and they offer him tea. He tells them about Raskolnikov's condition, emphasising his involvement. He remains calm and cool for the majority of the encounter, but nonetheless lets his feelings for Dunya slip out again. They show him a letter that Luzhin sent them, and ask for his advice. Luzhin wishes to never see Raskolnikov again, and asks Dunya and Pulcheria Alexandrovna to choose between him and Raskolnikov. He also tells them about the money that Raskolnikov gave to Marmeladov's widow. Dunya thinks that Raskolnikov should meet with Luzhin again, despite what Luzhin wants. The three then head to Raskolnikov's apartment. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 3 chapter 1, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Raskolnikov's Mother and sister are grief-stricken at his condition. They want to take care of him, but he becomes annoyed at their presence and orders them out. He adds that Dunya should end her engagement. Razumikhin promises to Pulcheria and Dunya that he will forget his party and take care of Raskolnikov after escorting them to their lodgings. He convinces them to leave after assuring them that he will update them about Raskolnikov's condition and will also get his doctor Zosimov to update them too. Razumikhin is very attracted to Dunya and makes a fool of himself to her. He declares that Luzhin is unworthy of her and gets down on his knees to kiss her and her mother's hand in the street. Once they arrive at their lodgings, Razumikhin leaves, and the narrator spends some time describing Dunya's beauty. Later Razumikhin returns and updates the women on Raskolnikov's condition, and runs off again to fetch Zosimov. They then return together, and the doctor gives his report. Outside, Razumikhin slams Zosimov against the wall after he makes a comment about how attractive Dunya is, but they laugh it off while they walk back to Raskolnikov's apartment. He also tries to set up Zosimov with Raskolnikov's landlady so that he may try and court Dunya. SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature

The Time Machine, by H. G. Wells chapter 8, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Weena and the Time Traveler arrive at the Palace of Green Porcelain and enter. It appears to have been a museum of some sort before society lost interest in anything intellectual. He and Weena explore the exhibits and in a chemistry section find some camphor, which the Time Traveler takes to use as a candle. He is also thrilled to find some matches, which by luck were well preserved. Exploring a hall full of machinery, he notices that Weena is scared, and in the ill lit room the Time Traveler starts to hear some unwelcome noises. He breaks an iron bar from one of the machines and determines to use it as a weapon as he hasn't found any usable arms. Following this, he and Weena make their way out, the Time Traveler hoping to make it back to the sphynx before nightfall.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...One of the most influential pieces of fiction of all time, The Time Machine by H. G. Wells, sees a Victorian scientist send himself forward to the year 802,701 AD. He is delighted to find that suffering has been replaces by beauty and happiness, and a "new man", the Eloi, has descended from man. Science Fiction book, Sci-fi, Classic Literature

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 2 chapter 7, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: Raskolnikov sees Marmeladov, drunk, lying in the street after having been trampled by a horse and cart. He takes the man home to his family who live nearby and there his wife tries to take care of him. A doctor declares that Marmeladov is dying, and Marmeladov calls for a priest. The priest tells Katerina to forgive her husband for his drunkenness. She rejects these ideas but nonetheless cares for Marmeladov. He passes in his daughter's arms. Raskolnikov leaves the family 20 rubles and promises to return with more money. Polenka, a daughter of Marmeladov, runs after Raskolnikov and asks for his name on behalf of her eldest sister Sonya and her mother. She hugs the girl and asks her to pray for him. Raskolnikov is full of pride and considers himself partially redeemed. He goes to see Razumikhin who is a bit drunk from his housewarming party. He tells Raskolnikov that Zosimov thinks him to be mad. Raskolnikov is very faint and Razumikhin walks him home where they are shocked to find Pulcheria Alexandrovna and Dunya, his mother and Sister, waiting for him. Once inside Raskolnikov collapses.SEO Stuff that I don't want to do lol...Welcome to this narration of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's masterpiece, bringing you another chapter of this incredible literary classic. In this literary fiction reading, we explore the depths of Russian literature as the a desperate young Russian man, Raskolnikov, plans the perfect crime - the murder of a despicable pawnbroker, an old woman who no one will mourn. It isn't just, he argues, for a man of of genius to commit a crime if it will ultimately benefit humanity. A powerful psychological study and a terrifying, thrilling murder mystery, filled with philosophical, religious and social commentary.Join me for this Crime and Punishment novel audiobook as we delve into themes of crime, social commentary, and Right and Wrong.Russian Literature, Dostoyevsky Audiobook, Classic Literature