{"podcast":{"title":"The Stranger","slug":"the-stranger-6772166","podcast_index_feed_id":6772166,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6029915/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/stranger-the-by-august-von-kotzebue-1761","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ebbfd8245a3ce19d3c3ba007f996cd3c.jpg","author":"Audiobooks","episode_count":11,"summary":"http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free! This sentimental drama, written by the prolific German dramatist, August von Kotzebue (a friend of Ludwig von Beethoven,) was originally published under the title “Menshenhass und Reue.” When the play was translated into English in the late 1790s, it quickly became a runaway success in both Great Britain and the United States and remained a staple of dramatic companies for most on the 19th century. The fairytale-like plot, with its story of lost love, concealed identity, crushing guilt, and healing redemption, charmed generations of tearful Victorian theatre-goers.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T18:17:16.416579+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stranger-6772166"},"episode":{"title":"In School and Out The Conquest of Richard Grant - Oliver Optic","slug":"in-school-and-out-the-conquest-of-richard-grant-oliver-optic","published_at":"2026-07-21T09:00:31+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stranger-6772166/in-school-and-out-the-conquest-of-richard-grant-oliver-optic","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stranger-6772166","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-school-and-out-the-conquest-of-richard-grant-oliver-optic--73059426","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73059426/in_school_and_out_the_conquest_of_richard_grant_oliver_optic.mp3","summary":"\"In School and Out: The Conquest of Richard Grant\" by Oliver Optic delves into the tumultuous experiences of Richard Grant, a boy who finds himself in a series of troublesome situations, highlighting his struggles both in and out of school. Despite his mischief, Richard possesses redeeming qualities that hint at a noble character, suggesting that even those who stray can find a path to redemption. This timeless narrative explores themes of personal growth, the duality of human nature, and the potential for change, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in the complexities of youth.","meta_description":"\"In School and Out: The Conquest of Richard Grant\" by Oliver Optic delves into the tumultuous experiences of Richard Grant, a boy who finds himself in a s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":17440,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-stranger-6772166/episodes/in-school-and-out-the-conquest-of-richard-grant-oliver-optic/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stranger-6772166/in-school-and-out-the-conquest-of-richard-grant-oliver-optic.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}