{"podcast":{"title":"International Short Stories Volume 2- English Stories","slug":"international-short-stories-volume-2-english-stories-7717430","podcast_index_feed_id":7717430,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6889582/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/international-short-stories-volume-2-english-stories--6889582","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e81543d614f562adf6a5a42e10281056.jpg","author":"Short Stories","episode_count":58,"summary":"Dive into the captivating world of International Short Stories Volume 2, the second installment in a three-volume anthology that showcases the richness of English short stories while featuring a diverse array of writers from across the British Isles. This collection includes beloved classics from literary giants like William Thackeray, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, and J.M. Barrie, among others. With topics that span the historical, the fantastical, the melodramatic, and the philosophical, this anthology promises to engage and inspire readers of all tastes. - Summary by Lynne Thompson","last_synced_at":"2026-09-12T18:17:03.550201+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/international-short-stories-volume-2-english-stories-7717430"},"episode":{"title":"Magpie-Douglas Durkin","slug":"magpie-douglas-durkin","published_at":"2026-08-19T09:06:56+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/international-short-stories-volume-2-english-stories-7717430/magpie-douglas-durkin","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/international-short-stories-volume-2-english-stories-7717430","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/magpie-douglas-durkin--74110693","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74110693/magpie_douglas_durkin.mp3","summary":"\"Magpie\" by Douglas Durkin invites listeners into a world where the nuances of human experience are explored through rich storytelling. This short story captures the essence of observation and reflection, encouraging audiences to consider the significance of seemingly ordinary moments. Its themes resonate with timeless relevance, inviting contemplation on the complexities of life and the connections we forge with our surroundings. As listeners engage with Durkin's evocative prose, they are reminded of the beauty found in the everyday, making this tale an enduring piece that speaks to the heart of the human condition. Experience \"Magpie\" and discover the depth in simplicity that continues to inspire.","meta_description":"\"Magpie\" by Douglas Durkin invites listeners into a world where the nuances of human experience are explored through rich storytelling. This short story c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":32888,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/international-short-stories-volume-2-english-stories-7717430/episodes/magpie-douglas-durkin/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/international-short-stories-volume-2-english-stories-7717430/magpie-douglas-durkin.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}