{"podcast":{"title":"Great Works of Drama","slug":"great-works-of-drama-7098883","podcast_index_feed_id":7098883,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6405854/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/great-works-of-drama--6405854","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2830c4f7a34837427f0f216b823369e8.jpg","author":"The Podcast Network","episode_count":96,"summary":"Immerse yourself in the profound world of human emotion and conflict with \"Great Works of Drama.\" This podcast invites you to explore a diverse collection of timeless plays and dramatic narratives that delve into the intricacies of the human condition. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating selection that highlights the depth of character, the complexity of relationships, and the moral dilemmas that define our existence. As you engage with these powerful stories, you'll encounter unforgettable moments of tension, love, betrayal, and redemption, all crafted to resonate deeply with listeners. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that celebrate the art of drama in its many forms. Join us on this journey to discover a new book with every episode, and let the power of these dramatic works enrich your understanding of life and humanity.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-19T14:17:31.966413+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/great-works-of-drama-7098883"},"episode":{"title":"Vision of Piers the Plowman (Warren translation)-William Langland","slug":"vision-of-piers-the-plowman-warren-translation-william-langland","published_at":"2026-08-19T09:00:24+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/great-works-of-drama-7098883/vision-of-piers-the-plowman-warren-translation-william-langland","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/great-works-of-drama-7098883","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vision-of-piers-the-plowman-warren-translation-william-langland--73356053","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73356053/vision_of_piers_the_plowman_warren_translation_william_langland.mp3","summary":"\"Vision of Piers the Plowman,\" translated by Warren, is a profound allegorical poem by William Langland that explores the complexities of faith, morality, and the human condition. Through a series of dream visions, the narrative delves into the struggles of the soul in its quest for truth and divine guidance, personified by the figure of Piers, a humble plowman embodying Christ-like virtues. This timeless work resonates today as it challenges listeners to reflect on their own spiritual journeys and societal values, emphasizing the importance of sincerity and compassion in a world often marked by inequality and strife.","meta_description":"\"Vision of Piers the Plowman,\" translated by Warren, is a profound allegorical poem by William Langland that explores the complexities of faith, morality,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":16670,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/great-works-of-drama-7098883/episodes/vision-of-piers-the-plowman-warren-translation-william-langland/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/great-works-of-drama-7098883/vision-of-piers-the-plowman-warren-translation-william-langland.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}