Maid of Maiden Lane (dramatic reading)-Amelia E. Barr

Q: How long is this episode of Octavius?

This episode is 8 hours and 15 minutes long.

Q: When was this Octavius episode published?

This episode was published on August 19, 2026.

Q: Can I download this Octavius episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

from Octavius · host Marcus Minucius Felix

"Maid of Maiden Lane," a dramatic reading by Amelia E. Barr, invites listeners into a world rich with emotion and vivid storytelling. This captivating tale explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships, making it a timeless piece that resonates with audiences today. Barr's eloquent prose and the dramatic reading format bring the characters and their struggles to life, allowing listeners to immerse themselves fully in the narrative. The enduring nature of the story lies in its exploration of the human condition, reminding us of the universal truths that connect us all, regardless of time or place. Experience the depth and beauty of this classic work that continues to inspire and engage.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 19, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

Ready to play

Maid of Maiden Lane (dramatic reading)-Amelia E. Barr

0:00 8:15:26

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

Julius Caesar William Shakespeare William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, based on true events, concerns the conspiracy against Julius Caesar, his assassination in 44 BC, and its immediate aftermath. Probably written in 1599 and among the first of Shakespeare's plays to be performed at the Globe Theater, Julius Caesar is one of his best-known dramas and has received innumerable performances throughout the centuries. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden after Wikipedia)Cast:Julius Caesar – Kim StichOctavius Caesar – Glenn SimonsenAntony – Barry EadsLepidus and Cicero – David LawrencePublius, Poet, and Pindarus – Nathan MillerPopilius Lena and First Commoner – Andrew</ Julius Caesar (version 2) William Shakespeare When Julius Caesar returns to Rome from conquering the Gauls, Cassius and his friends are worried that he will try to seize power and make himself emperor. Cassius must act fast. He gathers Brutus, Cinna, and others to stop Julius Caesar and save the Roman Republic! This play was recorded in two weeks as part of Librivox's celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. Summary by Esther ben Simonides Cast List:Narrator: Peter Why Flavius, Casca, Volumnius: Maria KasperMarullus, Cinna the Poet, Poet, Dardanius: Ray KasperFirst Commoner, Decius Brutus, Fourth Citizen, First Soldier, Titinius,: Tomas PeterSecond Commoner, Soothsayer, Octavius: Charlotte DuckettJulius Caesar, Strato: Beth ThomasMark Antony: Esther ben SimonidesCalpurnia, Second Citizen, Messala: SoniaBrutus: LindaBCassius: HamletCicero, Cato: Paul HuxleyCinna the Politician: Anna SimonLigarius, Popilius, Pindarus: Phil SchempfLucius, Third Citizen, Second Soldier,: GabyPublius: BrianMetellus Cimber, Artemidor Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) LibriVox Antony and Cleopatra is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607. It was first printed in the First Folio of 1623. The plot is based on Thomas North's translation of Plutarch's Life of Marcus Antonius and follows the relationship between Cleopatra and Mark Antony from the time of the Parthian War to Cleopatra's suicide. The major antagonist is Octavius Caesar, one of Antony's fellow triumviri and the future first emperor of Rome. The tragedy is a Roman play characterized by swift, panoramic shifts in geographical locations and in registers, alternating between sensual, imaginative Alexandria and the more pragmatic, austere Rome. (Summary by Wikipedia)CastNarrator; “A voice within”: John FrickerAgrippa, friend to Caesar: Michael IrskensAlexas, attendant on Cleopatra: <a href="http://librivo Antony and Cleopatra Librivox Antony and Cleopatra is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607. It was first printed in the First Folio of 1623. The plot is based on Thomas North's translation of Plutarch's Life of Marcus Antonius and follows the relationship between Cleopatra and Mark Antony from the time of the Parthian War to Cleopatra's suicide. The major antagonist is Octavius Caesar, one of Antony's fellow triumviri and the future first emperor of Rome. The tragedy is a Roman play characterized by swift, panoramic shifts in geographical locations and in registers, alternating between sensual, imaginative Alexandria and the more pragmatic, austere Rome. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Octavius?