EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 9 MIN
The Battle of the Books - Baucis and Philemon
from The Jonathan Swift Library · host Jonathan Swift
In which two saintly brothers disguised as beggars seek lodging in a cold and unwelcoming village, finding kindness only from the humble couple Baucis and Philemon, whose simple cottage miraculously transforms into a splendid church. The saints reward the couple’s hospitality by elevating their station and dwelling, resulting in a quaint yet miraculous tale of transformation and enduring devotion.
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In which two saintly brothers disguised as beggars seek lodging in a cold and unwelcoming village, finding kindness only from the humble couple Baucis and Philemon, whose simple cottage miraculously transforms into a splendid church. The saints reward the couple’s hospitality by elevating their station and dwelling, resulting in a quaint yet miraculous tale of transformation and enduring devotion.
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