Кращі подкасти про Classic Literature (2024)

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Thanksgiving in Plain Style 20:47

4d ago20:47

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Send us a text This Subcast episode marks the American Thanksgiving holiday by looking at two early accounts of the celebration by Pilgrims William Bradford and Edward Winslow and then turns to that great hymn of thanksgiving -- Psalm 107 -- from The Bay Psalm Book, the first book published in what would become the United States. We'll also look at…

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Ch 1 - Vindication - Wollstonecraft 40:21

9d ago40:21

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Full series: Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:17 Wollstonecraft's Word Choice 00:01:28 Key Ideas and Concepts 00:02:23 Rousseau's Influence and Critique 00:05:10 Logical Fallacies and Nostalgia 00:08:29 The Social Order and Modern Relevance 00:14:40 Reminder... 00:15:41 CHAPTER ONE 00:15:42 THE RIGHTS AND INVOLVED DUTIES OF MANKIND CONSIDERED 0…

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INTRO - Vindication - Wollstonecraft 19:10

12d ago19:10

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Full series: 00:00:00 Introduction and Host Background 00:00:27 Historical Context of the Book 00:01:26 Understanding the Language and References 00:01:59 What to Expect 00:03:30 Terminology and Cultural Sensitivity 00:05:55 Philosophical Underpinnings 00:06:25 Religion in Wollstonecraft's World 00:07:05 Viewer Engagement and Clarifications 00:08:5…

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START - Vindication - Wollstonecraft 27:37

12d ago27:37

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Full series: Chapters 00:00:00 Respect for Understanding 00:01:10 Call for Women's Rights 00:01:33 The Role of Education 00:02:26 French Society and Morality 00:04:32 Contending for Women's Rights 00:06:54 Arguments Against Oppression 00:08:45 The Impact of Exclusion 00:10:33 The Need for Equitable Laws 00:11:54 Conclusion and Final Appeal…

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Carpe Diem!: The Cavalier Poets 32:59

14d ago32:59

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Send us a text Today we look at the love children of John Donne and Ben Jonson, a group of monarchist soldiers during the English Civil War. Collectively known as the Cavalier Poets, they are numerous. We'll look at some representative poems today by Robert Herrick, Thomas Carew, Richard Lovelace, and the ill-fated and unfortunately named Sir John …

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"Death the Leveller" by James Shirley 10:27

1M ago10:27

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Send us a text This year's Halloween Subcast episode looks at James Shirley's meditation on Death. I hope you love it! Support the show Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you listen. Thank you! Email: classicenglishliterature@gmail.com Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, and YouTube. If…

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Cant, Costume, and Cutpurses: Dekker and Middleton's The Roaring Girl 34:48

24d ago34:48

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Send us a text Let's head into the Fortune Theatre for a performance of one of the most innovative and deceptively complex comedies of the English Renaissance. The Roaring Girl, or Moll Cutpurse explores the fluidity of social identity by the protagonist's use of clothing and language. Wellness Thru Reading Greetings and salutations book lovers. We…

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678: Chs 53 - END — Emma 1:21:47

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Ep. 678: End of Emma | Chapters 53-END / Volume 3, Chapters 17-END Book talk begins at 10:23. Emma and Mr. Knightley are finally engaged, but that’s just the start. Will Emma break the news to her father without drama? Meanwhile, Harriet’s surprising engagement to Mr. Martin stirs up even more intrigue, and Frank Churchill and Jane’s reunion has us…

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677: Ch 52 — Emma 1:03:59

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Ep. 677: The Penultimate | Chapter 52 / Volume 3, Chapter 16 Book talk begins at 14:54. We’re nearing the end. But Emma and Jane are actually bonding! With some.. classically horrifying Mrs. Elton moments. This is also your last chance to grab the quilt, so don’t forget. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • *Craft…

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676: Chs 50-51 — Emma 1:16:09

2M ago1:16:09

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Ep. 676: Where My Sproing At? | Chapters 50-51 / Volume 3, Chapters 14-15 Book talk begins at 22:17. Frank's letter. Frank has NOT behaved beautifully, but do us a favor - take his letter at face value. Tune in and hear us out as we go over yarn, a vintage chinois, and other updates. --------------------------------------------------------------- •…

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"The test of experience": The Philosophy of Sir Francis Bacon 36:16

1M ago36:16

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Send us a text We'll get a bit philosophical today and look at the English language's greatest influence on the scientific revolution: politician, philosopher, and scientist Sir Francis Bacon. His Essays and "The Four Idols" from Novum Organon are our focus. Wellness Thru Reading Greetings and salutations book lovers. Welcome to Wellness Thru Readi…

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675: Ch 49 — Emma 1:04:00

2M ago1:04:00

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Ep. 675: Not So Secret History | Chapter 49 / Volume 3, Chapter 13 Book talk begins at 13:23. "If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more." Tell us we're not the ONLY ones squealing over what may be the most romantic sentence in CraftLit history. We've hit the turning point in the story here. Harriet is in love with Knightley. Knigh…

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674: Chs 47-48 — Emma 1:35:14

2M ago1:35:14

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Ep. 674: Subtle Snarks and Revelations | Chapters 47-48 / Volume 3, Chapters 11-12 Book talk begins at 9:47. Heads up: New Halloween quilt in October coming up for 2 weeks only! Emma faces some hard truths about herself in this one while Jane Fairfax and Frank’s secrets also come to light. We also have some lovely listener feedback on gluten-free t…

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Vikings Are A Thing! The Scandinavian Influence on English (Out of Time Episode 1) 18:43

2M ago18:43

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Send us a text This is the first of what I'm calling the "Out of Time" episodes, an embedded series of Subcast shows that fill in gaps I may have missed along the way. Today, we fly our Out-of-Time-Machine all the way back to the 8th-century to see how the Danish invasions left an indelible mark upon English language and literature. Pack your battl…

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673: Chs 45-46 — Emma 1:17:52

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Ep. 673: Ridwell | Chapter 45-46 / Volume 3, Chapter 9-10 Book talk begins at 11:01. Jane Fairfax’s health takes center stage as “nervous fever”. We also stumble across the Greek god Momus and of course, Jane Austen weaves in some references to a Goldsmith song from “The Vicar of Wakefield”. Plus, have you heard about Ridwell? Check all of it out. …

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Will the Real Hamlet Please Stand Up 13:27

2M ago13:27

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Send us a text Here's a short episode to answer a special request by a loyal listener! Let's dive a little deeper into the various versions of Shakespeare's Hamlet that have come down to us! Support the show Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you listen. Thank you! Email: classicenglishliterat…

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672: Ch 44 — Emma 1:10:52

3M ago1:10:52

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Ep. 672: Fall Has Fallen | Chapter 44 / Volume 3, Chapter 8 Book talk begins at 20:36. The unraveling begins. In this episode, we go over the wage realities for governesses, an exciting email from a CraftLit listener, and rheumatic gout (spoiler: it’s not what you think!) We're also planning a post-book live stream, so don’t miss how you can be a p…

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671: Ch 43 — Emma 1:01:24

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Ep. 671: The Key | Chapter 43 / Volume 3, Chapter 7 Book talk begins at 2:43. Everything changes here. Emma does The Thing and insults Mrs. Bates. We go over some calculations on moral goodness and how it all links back to M and A.. Emma. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • Gates of University of Glasgow (Hutches…

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An Unintended Episode: English Country House Poems 25:31

3M ago25:31

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Send us a text I had not thought to do an episode on the English country house poetry of the 17th century, but was recently reminded of their place in the survey of early modern literature, so here's a look at that peculiar subgenre. In this show, we'll look at Aemilia Lanyer's "A Description of Cooke-ham" and Ben Jonson's "To Penshurst." Wellness …

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670: Chs 42 — Emma 1:25:17

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Ep. 670: Twisted | Chapter 42 / Volume 3, Chapter 6 Book talk begins at 11:38. Highbury’s attention turns to the impending Box Hill outing and Mrs. Elton, in all her insufferable glory, tries to become the queen of social planning. In a nutshell, this week’s episode is the calm before the storm. -----------------------------------------------------…

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669B: Interlude 13:31

3M ago13:31

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Ep. 669B: Interlude This week, we're hitting the pause button on our usual programming. But don't worry, we've got a special treat for you—an Interlude filled with your wonderful voicemails and email, and some messages from Heather herself. We hope you enjoy this little break with us, and we can't wait to be back with you next week! ---------------…

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John Webster's Sensational The Duchess of Malfi 40:15

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Send us a text Let's head back to the theatre for a really blood-soaked tragedy! And while we're at it, let's think about the intersection between art and social criticism. Wellness Thru Reading Greetings and salutations book lovers. Welcome to Wellness Thru Reading. A podcast... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Please like, subsc…

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669: Ch 41 — Emma 54:46

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Ep. 669: Lonely Closets | Chapter 41 / Volume 3, Chapter 5 Book talk begins at 12:08. In this exciting chapter, we get a little of Mr. Knightley’s viewpoint! Mr. Knightley suspects symptoms of attachment between Frank (Who he does not like) and Jane, which Emma happily pooh-poohs. Plus, a quick discussion on the extinction of third places and the f…

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668: Ch 40 — Emma 46:01

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Ep. 668: Tech Wisdom | Chapter 40 / Volume 3, Chapter 4 Book talk begins at 6:32. Today’s episode is short and sweet. Emma tries very hard to learn her lesson. Additionally, we ask the question, “Why is Google stupid all of a sudden?” and discuss how difficult it is to achieve real in-depth knowledge with tech. -------------------------------------…

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Flesh and Spirit: The Writing of John Donne 41:31

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Send us a text Poet and priest John Donne's work seems to transcend its early 17th century moment and feels as fresh and alive to us as anything written today. In this episode, we look at the following texts: "The Bait" "Elegy 19: To His Mistress Going To Bed" "Batter my heart" "Death, be not proud" "The Flea" "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" "…

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667: Ch 39 — Emma 31:24

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Ep. 667: Thank You For Your Faith | Chapter 39 / Volume 3, Chapter 3 Book talk begins at 5:49. Thank you for having faith in the stories that we listen to on CraftLit, for loving creation, and for sacrificing your time to great literature. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • by • • CraftLit’s socials: • Find everyt…

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666: Chs 37-38 — Emma 1:09:34

4M ago1:09:34

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Ep. 666: Cloud Fail | Chapters 37-38 / Volume 3, Chapters 1-2 Book talk begins at 17:05. And now for the beginning of volume 3! Things start to come together. Emma doesn’t like the idea that she's just like Mrs. Elton, and Jane Austen leaves us some important foreshadowing at the end of our chapters. ------------------------------------------------…

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"Drink to me only with thine eyes": Ben Jonson's Lyrics 28:10

4M ago28:10

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Send us a text Today, we'll wrap up our Jonsonian mini-series by looking at some his lyrics, including poems from the 1616 Works and songs from his plays. If you'd like to read along, just ask Uncle Google to serve up these titles: "On Something, that Walks Somewhere" "On My First Daughter" "On My First Son" "Song: To Celia" "Still to be Neat" Addi…

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665: Chs 35-36 — Emma 1:16:27

5M ago1:16:27

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Ep. 665: Point and Picken | Chapters 35-36 / Volume 2, Chapters 17-18 Book talk begins at 11:51. We’ve reached the last 2 chapters of volume 2! In this episode, we read a part of Jane Austen’s famous letter to her niece and generally just try to survive Mrs. Elton. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Mary BROOKS Picken…

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664: Chs 32-34 — Emma 2:33:25

5M ago2:33:25

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Ep. 664: OPTs | Chapters 32-34 / Volume 2, Chapters 14-16 Book talk begins at 13:19. Chapter audio is at 50:37. Post-chapter book talk is at 1:46:56. This week’s episode is loaded with Jane Fairfax’s tact, Mr. Knightley’s dry sarcasm, and Emma’s snarky comebacks. That—plus some stuff about Hartfield and Maple Grove—and so much more! ---------------…

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663: Chapters 29-31 — Emma 1:26:06

5M ago1:26:06

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Ep. 663: Mildred and Lacey | Chapters 29-31 / Volume 2, Chapters 11-13 Book talk begins at 13:45. Frank’s charm starts to fade. Emma begins to see the consequences of her meddling. But old habits die hard, and Emma starts thinking, maybe Frank could be useful in mending Harriet’s broken heart… -------------------------------------------------------…

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