Welcome to the Multilingual Bookshelf! Today, we pull a French classic off the shelf: Molière’s final comedy, Le Malade Imaginaire (The Imaginary Invalid).

In this episode, listen to the narrated summary of Argan, a hypochondriac miser, and the witty maid Toinette who spins a web of lies to save the family. This episode is narrated in French, perfect for intermediate learners or literature lovers.

Episode Highlights:

• The "Fake Doctor" scene and the famous line "Le poumon!" (It's the lungs!)

• The satire of 17th-century medicine.

• The tragic irony of Molière dying shortly after performing the lead role.

Key Vocabulary: Le poumon (The lung), Avare (Miser), Médecin (Doctor).

Travel with us to the rolling green hills of Prince Edward Island for the story of literature’s most beloved orphan: Anne of Green Gables.

When the elderly Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert send for a boy to help on their farm, they are shocked to find a skinny, red-headed girl waiting at the station instead. But Anne Shirley is no ordinary mistake. With a fiery temper, a "tragic" sense of romance, and an imagination that knows no bounds, she quickly turns the quiet village of Avonlea upside down.

In this episode, we follow Anne’s journey from the "depths of despair" to the heights of academic triumph. We’ll explore her fierce rivalry with Gilbert Blythe, her bosom friendship with Diana Barry, and the heartbreaking "bend in the road" that forces her to make the ultimate sacrifice for the home she loves. Join us as we discover how a girl who was never wanted became the one person Green Gables couldn't live without.

Episode Summary:Step into the snow-covered fields of 19th-century Belgium for one of the most heartbreaking and beautiful stories ever told. In this episode, we share the tale of A Dog of Flanders.

It is the story of Nello, a young orphan with the soul of an artist, and Patrasche, a massive dog he rescued from a ditch. Bound together by poverty and an unbreakable bond, they face the harsh winter and a cruel village, fueled only by their love for each other and a desperate dream to see the paintings of Rubens.

Why listen?This isn't just a sad story; it is a meditation on loyalty, the purity of art, and love that transcends death. Whether you are driving, walking, or drifting off to sleep, let this classic tale warm your heart.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The Meeting: How three broken souls became a family.

• The Dream: Nello’s obsession with the great painter Rubens.

• The Winter: A tragic turn of events in the Antwerp cathedral.

Credits:

• Story: Based on the 1872 novel by Ouida (Marie Louise de la Ramée)

• Narrator: StoryCompanion

• Genre: Classic Literature / Short Story / Tragedy

Key Quotes:"He served them not out of duty, but out of a love so immense it filled their little mud hut with warmth."