LITURAE: Timeless Tales and Literary Magick ~
LITURAE: Timeless Tales and Literary Magick ~

LITURAE: Timeless Tales and Literary Magick ~

Buddug Brenhines

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Sink into a sanctuary of story, where the cadence of my voice and the hum of healing tones create a ritual of rest for the grown-up soul. HEALCAST isn’t just a podcast. It’s a sonic refuge. A literary balm. A soft place to land. boudicasquest.substack.com

Recent Episodes

OF HONOR AND VENGEANCE: Mateo Falcone | PROSPER MÉRIMÉE
JUN 2, 2025
OF HONOR AND VENGEANCE: Mateo Falcone | PROSPER MÉRIMÉE
<p>#ClassicLiterature #PodcastForSleep</p><p>Explore more on my website: <a target="_blank" href="https://boudicasquest.carrd.co">boudicasquest.carrd.co</a>Visit my online store: <a target="_blank" href="https://ablissattire.com">ablissattire.com</a></p><p><em>If it soothes you, share it.</em><em>If it stirs you, say so.</em><em>Follow where you listen. </em><em>Subscribe where you watch.</em><em>Let the quiet carry the story forward.</em><em>Classic tales. </em><em>Calming tones. </em><em>Crafted for quiet.</em><em>Enter the chamber of LITURAE.</em></p><p>For <em>LITURAE</em>, I read classic short stories aloud, paired with healing frequencies and soft music to calm the mind and soothe the soul. Tonight’s tale: a fierce and tragic parable from the hills of Corsica.</p><p>• <strong>SUMMARY</strong> •In the rugged Corsican countryside, the strict code of honor governs all. Mateo Falcone, a respected patriarch, teaches his son Fortunato the consequences of betrayal when a wounded outlaw appears near their home. What follows is a chilling lesson in family, justice, and the unforgiving weight of tradition. <em>Mateo Falcone</em> is a powerful tale of morality that forces the listener to confront where loyalty ends—and legacy begins.</p><p>• <strong>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</strong> •PROSPER MÉRIMÉE was a French writer, historian, and archaeologist best known for his novellas and vivid character studies. A keen observer of culture and conflict, he often set his stories in exotic or regional locales, exploring the tension between law and honor. First published in 1829, <em>Mateo Falcone</em> remains one of his most striking and haunting short works.</p><p>• <strong>LITURAE’S AMBIANCE</strong> •This podcast blends the stillness of classic literature with the gentle pulse of binaural tones and quiet ambient music. Each episode offers a restful space to unwind, reflect, and return to the stories that shaped generations.</p><p>Let this reading meet you where you are—and carry you gently onward.</p><p><strong>This story is in the public domain.</strong>Creative Commons | No Known Copyright</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Boudica's Quest at <a href="https://boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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A JOURNEY OF KINDNESS: Alyosha the Pot | LEO TOLSTOY
MAY 19, 2025
A JOURNEY OF KINDNESS: Alyosha the Pot | LEO TOLSTOY
<p>#ClassicLiterature #PodcastForSleep #soundhealing Explore more on my website: <a target="_blank" href="https://boudicasquest.carrd.co">boudicasquest.carrd.co</a>Visit my online store: <a target="_blank" href="https://ablissattire.com">ablissattire.com</a></p><p>If it soothes you, share it.If it stirs you, say so.Follow where you listen. Subscribe where you watch.Let the quiet carry the story forward.</p><p>Classic tales. Calming tones. Crafted for quiet.Enter the chamber of LITURAE.</p><p>For <em>LITURAE</em>, I read classic short stories aloud, paired with healing frequencies and soft music to calm the mind and soothe the soul. Tonight’s tale: a quiet, powerful story of humility and grace.</p><p>• <strong>SUMMARY</strong> •Alyosha, called “the Pot,” is a small and unassuming boy whose life is filled with hardship, obedience, and quiet kindness. Sent to serve a merchant, he does so without complaint, unnoticed and undervalued. Yet in the eyes of Tolstoy, his quiet endurance becomes profound. This brief story asks us to look again at what it means to live well—and whether unnoticed goodness might be the purest kind.</p><p>• <strong>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</strong> •LEO TOLSTOY, the Russian master of moral and philosophical storytelling, is known for epics like <em>War and Peace</em> and <em>Anna Karenina</em>, but also for sparse, soul-searching short stories like this one. A deep spiritual thinker, Tolstoy often used fiction to question societal values and search for deeper truths. <em>Alyosha the Pot</em>, published in 1905, is a perfect gem of his late period—simple, sorrowful, and resonant.</p><p>• <strong>LITURAE’S AMBIANCE</strong> •This podcast blends the stillness of classic literature with the gentle pulse of binaural tones and quiet ambient music. Each episode offers a restful space to unwind, reflect, and return to the stories that shaped generations.</p><p>Let this reading meet you where you are—and carry you gently onward.</p><p></p><p><strong>This story is in the public domain.</strong>Creative Commons | No Known Copyright</p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Boudica's Quest at <a href="https://boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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VIRTUE AND HYPOCRISY: Boule de Suif | GUY DE MAUPASSANT
JAN 15, 2025
VIRTUE AND HYPOCRISY: Boule de Suif | GUY DE MAUPASSANT
<p>#SOOTHESAYS #ClassicLiterature #PodcastForSleep </p><br/><p>Explore more on my website: [Buddug's Circle](<a href="https://buddugscircle.com/" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://buddugscircle.com/</a>) </p><br/><p>Visit my online store [Abliss Attire](<a href="https://ablissattire.com/" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://ablissattire.com/</a>)</p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p><em>For The Love of Literature</em> with Buddug Brenhines is your retreat for relaxation and peaceful sleep. Here, I read classic literature in a gentle, soothing manner, accompanied by background frequencies designed to promote DNA repair. Each episode is crafted from the bottom of my heart to bring love and healing to all who listen, comment, like, and subscribe.</p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p>Tonight's journey takes us through Boule de Suif, by Guy de Maupassant, offering a moment of calm and reflection.</p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p>• SUMMARY • </p><br/><p><em>Boule de Suif</em> is a celebrated short story by Guy de Maupassant, set during the Franco-Prussian War. It follows a group of French citizens fleeing occupied Rouen in a carriage. Among them is Boule de Suif, a kind-hearted but ostracized woman of lower social standing. When a Prussian officer demands a favor from her in exchange for their safe passage, the story lays bare themes of morality, hypocrisy, and societal prejudice as the travelers' true characters emerge.</p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p>• BACKGROUND • </p><br/><p>Guy de Maupassant, a master of the short story, is known for his vivid depictions of 19th-century French society. <em>Boule de Suif</em>, published in 1880, is one of his most acclaimed works and marked his rise to literary fame. Its biting critique of human nature and sharp social commentary exemplify Maupassant's talent for blending realism with incisive storytelling.</p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p>• BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTS • </p><br/><p>Step into the enchanting world of my literary gatherings, a cozy sanctuary illuminated by the gentle glow of timeless tales and cherished classics in the public domain. Every week, let yourself be embraced by the velvety warmth of stories that resonate through the revered corridors of literary tradition. Imagine finding solace in a softly-lit reading nook, where a flickering candle playfully dances, casting shadows upon well-worn leather-bound books. Join me for an evening of literary magic and the soothing ambiance of shared tales.</p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p>[ be the light in the darkness ]</p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p>This Work Has “No Known Copyright” | Creative Commons</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Boudica's Quest at <a href="https://boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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119 MIN
LIFE AND TRANSCENDENCE: Gusev | ANTON CHEKHOV
DEC 20, 2024
LIFE AND TRANSCENDENCE: Gusev | ANTON CHEKHOV
<p>#SleepStories #ClassicLiterature #PodcastForSleep<br/><br/>Explore more on my website: <a href="https://buddugscircle.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buddug's Circle</a><br/>Visit my online store <a href="https://ablissattire.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Abliss Attire</a></p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p><em>For The Love of Literature with Buddug Brenhines</em> is your retreat for relaxation and peaceful sleep. Here, I read classic literature in a gentle, soothing manner, accompanied by background frequencies designed to promote DNA repair. Each episode is crafted from the bottom of my heart to bring love and healing to all who listen, comment, like, and subscribe.</p><br/><p>Tonight's journey takes us through <em>Gusev</em>, by Anton Chekhov, offering a moment of calm and reflection.</p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p>• SUMMARY •<br/><em>Gusev</em> is a profound and poignant short story by Anton Chekhov that captures the final days of its titular character, a peasant soldier aboard a ship returning to Russia. Gusev, simple and uncomplaining, contrasts sharply with his bunkmate, a bitter and disillusioned intellectual. As Gusev succumbs to illness, the narrative shifts to his burial at sea, transitioning from the intimate to the universal, and offering a breathtaking view of nature's eternal rhythm and humanity's fleeting existence.</p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p>• BACKGROUND •<br/><br/>Anton Chekhov, one of Russia's greatest writers, is celebrated for his masterful short stories and plays. Known for his ability to convey the complexities of human emotion and the subtleties of everyday life, Chekhov wrote <em>Gusev</em> in 1890 after his travels to the remote Sakhalin Island. The story reflects his observations of suffering and mortality while embodying his characteristic blend of realism and lyrical beauty.</p><br/><p>• BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTS •<br/><br/>Step into the enchanting world of Buddug's literary gatherings, a cozy sanctuary illuminated by the gentle glow of timeless tales and cherished classics in the public domain. Every week, let yourself be embraced by the velvety warmth of stories that resonate through the revered corridors of literary tradition. Imagine finding solace in a softly-lit reading nook, where a flickering candle playfully dances, casting shadows upon well-worn leather-bound books. Join us for an evening of literary magic and the soothing ambiance of shared stories.</p><br/><p>[ be the light in the darkness ]</p><br/><p>This Work Has “No Known Copyright” | Creative Commons</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Boudica's Quest at <a href="https://boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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46 MIN