
IXION IN HEAVEN - By Benjamin Disraeli
IXION IN HEAVEN
PART I.
PART II.
A once‑proud king of Thessaly finds his life unraveled by a bitter marriage, a treacherous bargain, and a murderous impulse that shrouds him in exile. Cast out by the very people he once ruled, he is rescued by the thunderous god who lifts him to the realm of the immortals, only to discover that even heaven is riddled with petty rivalries and unchecked desire. In a storm‑swept temple, Ixion confronts his own hubris, debating philosophy and regret with the Father of the Gods while the celestial chorus watches his restless soul.
The narrative blends classical myth with sharp, witty dialogue, revealing how a man’s quest for gratitude can twist into an obsession with power and affection beyond his reach. Listeners are drawn into a world where mortals and deities collide over love, loyalty, and the absurdities of fate, all while the storm outside mirrors the turmoil within Ixion’s heart.
Language
en
Duration
~50 minutes (48K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2006-12-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1804–1881
Twice prime minister of Britain and famous for his battles with William Gladstone, he was also a bestselling novelist with a gift for wit, drama, and big political ideas. His life joined parliament, empire, and literature in a way few writers ever matched.
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