{"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":"Stranger - August von Kotzebue","slug":"stranger-august-von-kotzebue","published_at":"2026-07-19T21:30:25+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stranger-6772166/stranger-august-von-kotzebue","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stranger-6772166","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stranger-august-von-kotzebue--73059418","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73059418/stranger_august_von_kotzebue.mp3","summary":"\"Stranger,\" a sentimental drama by August von Kotzebue, explores timeless themes of lost love, concealed identity, guilt, and redemption, making it a poignant reflection on the human condition. Originally published as \"Menshenhass und Reue,\" this captivating tale resonated with audiences in the late 18th and throughout the 19th century, illustrating the enduring power of emotion and the complexities of personal relationships. The fairytale-like plot enchants listeners as it delves into the struggles of characters grappling with their past decisions and the hope for healing and forgiveness. As the narrative unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the universal quest for connection and understanding, echoing the sentiments of vulnerability and the desire for redemption that remain relevant today. With its rich emotional landscape and engaging storytelling, \"Stranger\" continues to charm and provoke thought, inviting listeners to reflect on their own journeys through love and remorse.","meta_description":"\"Stranger,\" a sentimental drama by August von Kotzebue, explores timeless themes of lost love, concealed identity, guilt, and redemption, making it a poig…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":7596,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-stranger-6772166/episodes/stranger-august-von-kotzebue/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/stranger-august-von-kotzebue.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}