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CFUV 101.9
FM, Victoria, BC, Canada
present a Radio series, adapted from ~ Headlong Hall ~ by Thomas Love Peacock |
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As they look upwards with their backs to the open sea, they behold a scene which no other in this country can parallel ... Vast rocks and precipices, intersected with little torrents, form the barrier on the left: on the right, the triple summit of Moelwyn rears majestically: in the depth is that sea of mountains, the wild and stormy outline of the Snowdonian chain, with the giant Wyddfa towering in the midst. (Chapter Seven) |
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Among those notable events, which High Society of the Cambrian mountains anticipate with the most lively pleasure, and remember with the greatest satisfaction, is the Christmas Ball which the Headlongs have given from time immemorial. (Chapter Eleven) |
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The Ballroom is adorned with great elegance, under the direction of Miss Caprioletta and Miss Cephalis, who are themselves its most beautiful ornaments, even though romantic Meirion, the pre-eminent in loveliness, has sent many of its loveliest daughters to grace the scene. (Chapter Thirteen) |