This podcast is an introduction to Anglophone literature, from ancient times to the present, done by a Ph.D. with lots of books and musical instruments. A typical episode offers a summary of a work, or part of a work of literature, followed by some historical analysis. The episodes include original music, some comedy songs, and goofy jokes. You can listen to the shows in any order, although from time to time, episodes will make brief mention of previous or upcoming ones.
Amateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/shop. Contact the show at historyofliteraturepodcast@gmail.com.
A book club podcast where we go chapter by chapter talking about themes, characters, and random facts.
Welcome to your new favourite book club. If you enjoy deep dives into the greatest books ever written, you will love Hardcore Literature. Provocative poems, evocative epics, and life-changing literary analyses. We don’t just read the great books - we live them. Together we’ll suck the marrow out of Shakespeare, Homer, and Tolstoy. We’ll relish the most moving art ever committed to the page and stage from every age. Join us on the reading adventure of a lifetime.
Overdue is a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. Join Andrew and Craig each week as they tackle a new title from their backlog. Classic literature, obscure plays, goofy childen’s books: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.
A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman.
A blog and podcast that discuss James Joyce's Ulysses from a non-academic point of view. Less snooty, more movie references.
A monthly podcast celebrating Appalachian Literature & Writing
Rob and Lee Moore talk about Chinese Literature.
Red and Blue of Overly Sarcastic Productions keep the learnin' rollin' with a biweekly after show! Join the OSP crew as we chat about all the anecdotes, corrections, and fan questions that didn't make the regular content (and probably get swept way off topic along the way!) So yeah...let's do some (more) history?
A daily journey through the world of books and stories you can't afford to miss.
"Welcome back to Get Lit, the literary podcast where we discuss famous works of literature and the authors who wrote them..."
The Global Novel is a podcast that shares a critical lens on the narrative features of world literatures from antiquity to modernity and aims to make academic education in literature accessible to the world.
The Essential Reads podcast is a collection of classic audiobooks from your favourite authors such as Orson wells, Robert Lewis Stevenson, John Steinbeck, and many more, narrated by Isaac Birchall. Join Isaac on his journey to help get these books to the masses in an easy accessible way.
Interviews with Writers about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature
The unofficial podcast of literary misfits everywhere who want to engage with books of "substance" (i.e. serious, respected, heavy, philosophical, classic), or at least considered such.
With every new issue, Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine shares one piece of short fiction in podcast form. Enjoy these audio treats from our pages!
A course with Dr. Robert Alexander. Find Christ where ordinarily we don’t see him and to enter more fully and deeply into the sacramental life of the Church, especially the Eucharist
Aven & Mark discuss etymology, history, literature, language, and cocktails, and the sometimes surprising connections between them all.
All the Books! is a weekly show of recommendations and enthusiasm regarding the week's new book releases.
The LRB Podcast brings you weekly conversations from Europe’s leading magazine of culture and ideas. Hosted by Thomas Jones, it also features regular contributions from US Editor Adam Shatz and the ongoing ‘Close Readings’ series, which explores the lives and works of writers through the pieces about them in the LRB archive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A weekly conversation about books and life, not necessarily in that order.
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SUBTEXT Literature and Film Podcast


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Better Read than Dead: Literature from a Left Perspective

Three jerky socialists talk about books you've probably heard of. With Megan Tusler, Tristan Schweiger, and Katie K.
Best Book Ever is a podcast for Bookworms! We get to know interesting people by asking them about their favorite books.
A book review and Op-Ed podcast by Jack Sezer
A look at all of the literature you read in high school and college and wished you had paid more attention to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A look at English literature through a historical lens with an eye toward seeing how literature can give meaning to our ordinary lives.
Brandon Budda and Glenn McDorman travel through the works of the great speculative-fiction writer Gene Wolfe one story at a time.
Rejection! Impostor Syndrome! Writer's Block! Writing can be a tricky business. Marissa Meyer interviews authors on how we can overcome various obstacles and bring more joy to our writing process.
A grown-up discussion of works written for children, with lesson ideas and activities to help you share great works of writing with the kids in your life
This podcast follows the required reading list from the AP Spanish Literature course of the College Board. It's recorded in Spanish and the goal is to help students and teachers analyze these complex texts. For any questions, comments, suggestions, or requests, please email me at carinaspanish@gmail.com. Thanks and happy listening!
A podcast about listening
Book Riot - The Podcast is a weekly news and talk show about what's new, cool, and worth talking about in the world of books and reading, brought to you by the editors of BookRiot.com
Footnoting History is a bi-weekly podcast series dedicated to overlooked, popularly unknown, and exciting stories plucked from the footnotes of history. For further reading suggestions, information about our hosts, our complete episode archive, and more visit us at FootnotingHistory.com!
The New York Public Library’s podcast about books, culture, and what to read next.
An enthusiastic amateur discusses Jane Austen's novels chapter by chapter. All are welcome whether you have a fancy degree or not.
Think About It engages today's leading thinkers in conversations about powerful ideas and how language can change the world.
Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance.
Recommended if You Like: longform conversation with musicians, cartoonists, writers and other creative types. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is it possible to review a favourite book in 2 minutes - and give tips on teaching in 4 minutes? Absolutely! Join me, for laughs and learning as we sail the ocean of great books and wander the many worlds of teaching.
A comedy podcast that exposes the absurd side of folklore. Each week we read a story, fix plotholes and create new ones, and invent unintended connections between tales.
A podcast rating and reviewing all of the Nobel laureates from 1901 until we run out of people.
Exploring the sociopolitical aspects of science-fiction in film, television, books, and video-games
Podcast and video versions of classic ghost stories, urban myths, folklore and more.
Jim (Father) and Zach (Son) talk about their ideas and perspectives on fantasy fiction, starting with Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series but straying in various other directions as well. The generational difference in how they view what they read will become obvious (and entertaining, they hope!). Come enjoy our debates and explorations over what all these books mean, and see who you agree with.
Urdu language and literature. Tidbit courses and poetry recitation series by Raheel Farooq.
Host Lucas Cantor discusses a new book each week with a distinguished guest.
The master feed for all of the shows in the Major Spoilers Podcast Network
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New Books in Literature


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Christopher M. Hood, "The Revivalists" (Harper, 2022)
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Christopher M. Hood is the Director of the Creative Writing Program at the Dalton School in New York City and lives nearby with his wife and daughter. He received an MFA in Poetry from UC Irvine. The Revivalists (Harper, 2022) is his debut novel. Book Recommendations: Chang-rae Lee, My Year Abroad Jenny Liou, Muscle Memory Chris Holmes is Chair of …
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Episode 106: CROSSOVER SPECIAL: The Last of the Mohicans (the movie)
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Friends, it's the crossover event of the century - we join our comrades at You're Tall but I'm Standing in Front of You (if you don't know their podcast, it's amazing, hilarious, brilliant, and you should subscribe immediately) for a discussion of Michael Mann's The Last of the Mohicans (1992). It's a film that dares to ask the question, "What if t…
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The Children's Literature Podcast


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57 – Anne of Green Gables is Big in Japan
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Akage no An, the Japanese translation of Anne of Green Gables, has remained wildly popular in Japan for 70 years. But why has a story about a redheaded orphan from Canada’s smallest province become such an essential part of Japanese literature? Hanako Muraoka, the translator who brought this book to her country, published this story at just the rig…
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The History of Literature


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484 Reading John Milton (with Stephen Dobranski)
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John Milton is often regarded as second only to Shakespeare in the history of English verse - and his epic poem, Paradise Lost, is viewed by many as second to none. His literary achievements are all the more remarkable when one considers the formidable political and personal obstacles Milton faced. In this episode, Jacke talks to Professor Stephen …
En este episodio comento el cuento corto "Como la vida misma", por la escritora española Rosa Montero. Hablo sobre las características de la obra, temas, y recursos literarios empleados. Deja un rating de 5 estrellas si te ha ayudado este podcast y suscríbete al canal! Encuentra el PowerPoint y otros recursos en mi página web www.carinaspanish.com…
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Episode 101: Against the Pagans (Augustine's City of God, Part 1 of 2)
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Augustine’s City of God, Part 1 of 2. The first half of the City of God is a broadside against paganism – its culture, religion, and history, subjects about which Augustine had much to say. Episode 101 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-101-quiz Episode 101 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-101-…
On the previous episode, I went all the way to the beginning of Chinese literature. This episode, I explore a contemporary novel, Mo Yan's Red Sorghum. It won Mo Yan the Nobel Prize, it has been made into a famous movie, this novel has been very influential. Let's dive in!By Chinese Literature Podcast
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38: Zachary Ying and The Dragon Emperor:How to Expertly Set Up a Series
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This week Edward and Declan talk about Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao. They look through Chapters 19 through 25 and how they feel about the ending of the introduction to this series.By Critical Literature
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Ep. 1 | What Is Appalachian Literature, Anyway?
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In the debut episode of Read Appalachia, host Kendra Winchester discusses one of our most frequently asked questions. Joining her this week are special guests and Appalachian writers Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle and Melissa Helton. You can find the complete show notes here. Things Mentioned Appalachian Bookshelf Hindman Settlement School List of Boo…
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Literature, Laughter, and Learning


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Learning Corner: Using power points in educational courses
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Offering alternative perspectives on common advice when using power point presentation - for educators and presenters. For suggestions for future topics. please write to: Literaturelaughterandlearning@gmail.com This podcast episode is about the use of text in power points: However, I also use imagery - and if you want to start by seeing, what kind …
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The Global Novel: a literature podcast


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The Arabian Nights and The 2021 Translation 2
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A cornerstone of world literature and a monument to the power of storytelling, the Arabian Nights has inspired countless authors, from Charles Dickens and Edgar Allan Poe to James Joyce and A.S. Byatt. Now, in this lavishly designed and illustrated edition of The Annotated Arabian Nights, the acclaimed literary historian Paulo Lemos Horta and the b…
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Ep 58 - How to Make 2023 Your Greatest Reading Year (and Lessons from the Great Books)
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If you're enjoying the Hardcore Literature Show, there are two ways you can show your support and ensure it continues: 1. Please leave a quick review on iTunes. 2. Join in the fun over at the Hardcore Literature Book Club: patreon.com/hardcoreliterature Thank you so much. Happy listening and reading! - Benjamin…
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The Classic English Literature Podcast


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"Noble Preaching": The Wife, The Lollards, and Chaucer's Retraction (The Canterbury Tales Part 3.5)
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Have you ever wondered if Chaucer's satirical broadsides against the Church could get him into trouble? Well, seems he may have thought so . . . . or maybe not. Support the show Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen. Thank you! Email: classicenglishliterature@gmail.com Follow me on Instagram,…
Revelation - Class 4 - SEAS by Literature as ProphecyBy Literature as Prophecy
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Better and Bested in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”
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It’s a play full of contradictions, secrets, lies, and unspoken rules. It’s a play decidedly for adults, but about a child—an imaginary one, no less. It takes place on a college campus, but it is absent of students. And it’s about “fun and games” and “playing pretend,” but its games are harsh and shocking, and playing pretend involves vengeance and…