{"podcast":{"title":"The Hunchback of Notre Dame","slug":"the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-7048113","podcast_index_feed_id":7048113,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6341696/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame--6341696","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1ae4d28c8d06ec9492ea2264de4600d0.jpg","author":"The Podcast Network","episode_count":18,"summary":"Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of love, longing, and the struggles against societal injustice, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast invites listeners to explore the depths of human emotion and resilience through a rotating collection of audiobooks that echo the themes of Victor Hugo's timeless classic. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, delving into stories set against the backdrop of historical cities, celebrating the complexities of their characters and the moral dilemmas they face. As we navigate through tales of passion, sacrifice, and the quest for acceptance, listeners are encouraged to reflect on the enduring nature of the human spirit. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that reveal the beauty and tragedy of life. Discover a new book with every episode and engage with narratives that resonate across time and culture.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-02T04:18:57.126362+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-7048113"},"episode":{"title":"Songs of Love and Life - Zora Cross","slug":"songs-of-love-and-life-zora-cross","published_at":"2026-07-25T09:00:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-7048113/songs-of-love-and-life-zora-cross","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-7048113","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/songs-of-love-and-life-zora-cross--73117356","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73117356/songs_of_love_and_life_zora_cross.mp3","summary":"Songs of Love and Life by Zora Cross is a groundbreaking collection of poetry that challenged the conservative norms of its time, particularly with its bold exploration of erotic themes, anti-war sentiments, and feminist ideals. Originally published in 1917, the book quickly gained popularity in Australia, marking Cross as a prominent voice in literature. The expanded edition we present includes four additional poems that further enrich her powerful commentary on love and life. The themes of rebellion against outdated societal values and the quest for personal freedom remain relevant today, making this work a timeless exploration of the human experience that resonates with contemporary audiences.","meta_description":"Songs of Love and Life by Zora Cross is a groundbreaking collection of poetry that challenged the conservative norms of its time, particularly with its bo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":9717,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-7048113/episodes/songs-of-love-and-life-zora-cross/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-7048113/songs-of-love-and-life-zora-cross.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}