Beste Great Literature Podcasts (2024)

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Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking Glass" 22:30

5y ago22:30

22:30

Elizabeth and Tim are joined by their first podcast guest, John Paul Russell. Topics discussed include Dr. Seuss, the origins of language, and Alice's aspiration to be a queen. Be Ye Warned: If you want to know what happens in this book, you have two options: read the book or listen to this podcast. Either one will do, but to be honest, the book is…

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Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" 25:46

5y ago25:46

25:46

In this episode, we discuss Alice's identity crisis, her frustrations with easily-offended characters, and why the Mock Turtle looks so different from an actual turtle. Be Ye Warned: Want to know if Alice ever makes it into that beautiful garden she sees through the little door? Read the book first and find out! Link to the book on Goodreads The An…

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J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" 27:32

5y ago27:32

27:32

J.R.R. Tolkien launched the fantasy genre into popularity almost single-handedly, and it all started with this book. Join Tim and Elizabeth as they discuss some of the themes in this timeless and charming adventure story. Be Ye Warned: If you don't know whether Bilbo survives until The Lord of the Rings, you will by the end of this episode. Link to…

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Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" 25:23

5y ago25:23

25:23

"It was a pleasure to burn." One of the classics of dystopian fiction, Fahrenheit 451 has captured the hearts of book-lovers for generations. Now, Tim and Elizabeth discuss it on this podcast episode, which can never be burned up by Bradbury's firemen, since it's only a sound file. Be Ye Warned: You get the idea by now: we talk about the ending. Li…

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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's "The Little Prince" 32:17

5y ago32:17

32:17

The Little Prince is one of our favorite books, and we're super-excited for this episode! We discuss what makes the story so special, whether it's written for children, and our impressions of the Netflix film inspired by the book. Be Ye Warned: Yes, we give away the ending, but can anything ever really "spoil" The Little Prince? Link to the book on…

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George Orwell’s “1984” & “Animal Farm” 39:27

5y ago39:27

39:27

Prepare to surrender your freedoms while Tim and Elizabeth compare George Orwell’s classic dystopian works, with a little bit of Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World” on the side. Be Ye Warned: Three for the price of one! Contains spoilers for 1984, Animal Farm, AND Brave New World! Goodreads Links: 1984, Animal Farm, Brave New World References: PETA t…

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Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" 24:01

5+ y ago24:01

24:01

Elizabeth questions contemporary notions about the influences behind "Little Women", including feminism and Louisa May Alcott's father. Be Ye Warned: Listening to this podcast will reveal whether Jo and Laurie end up together, along with other mind-blowing and life-shattering spoilers. Link to the book on Goodreads Link to the Atlantic article ment…

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T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land" 27:49

5+ y ago27:49

27:49

Timothy and Elizabeth go on an epic journey through the quintessential modern poem, discussing Eliot's sources and "The Waste Land's" connection to the legend of the Holy Grail. Be Ye Warned: Contains spoilers . . . I guess. It’s a poem, people. If you care about spoilers for a poem, then you’re reading it wrong. Link to the book on Goodreads Cover…

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William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" 20:27

5+ y ago20:27

20:27

Timothy & Elizabeth discuss Shakespeare's comedy, "Much Ado About Nothing," and reminisce about their experiences performing in the play during their college days. Be Ye Warned: Contains spoilers which reveal that Don John is a confirmed villain. Link to the Pelican Shakespeare edition mentioned: Much Ado About Nothing Link to the Greek play mentio…

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Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" 27:18

5+ y ago27:18

27:18

Pride and Prejudice may be the greatest romance novel ever written. Listen to hear Timothy's reaction to reading it for the first time! Be ye warned: Contains spoilers to one of the most famous stories in the world. Link to the book on Goodreads Cover Art: Moby Dick by Culpeo-Fox. Used with permission. Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used…

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Flannery O'Connor's "Parker's Back" 22:23

5+ y ago22:23

22:23

Timothy & Elizabeth discuss "Parker's Back", another short story from Flannery O'Connor's final collection, Everything That Rises Must Converge. Be ye warned: Spoilers included (no extra charge) Link to the book on Goodreads Cover Art: Moby Dick by Culpeo-Fox. Used with permission. Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.…

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Flannery O'Connor's "Everything That Rises Must Converge" 30:58

5+ y ago30:58

30:58

Join Timothy and Elizabeth Russell as they dive into Flannery O'Connor's short story, "Everything That Rises Must Converge"! Be ye warned: Contains spoilers. Link to the book on Goodreads Cover Art: Moby Dick by Culpeo-Fox. Used with permission. Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.…

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Bonus Episode: On Reading 10 Great Books 57:52

6y ago57:52

57:52

In this bonus episode of the IPA's Great Books of Literature Podcast, John Roskam and Andrew Bolt talk about which book was their favourite, which characters stuck out for them, which author's life was most interesting to learn about and what they learned from reading 10 of the great books of Western Civilisation…

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Episode 10: The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky 1:08:29

6y ago1:08:29

1:08:29

The Brothers Karamazov is one of the most influential books ever written. Dostoevsky uses the book to explore morality, religion and the concept of free will. In this episode, John Roskam and Andrew Bolt discuss the book, its themes and the life of DostoevskyVon The Institute of Public Affairs

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Episode 9: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 1:04:16

6y ago1:04:16

1:04:16

Pride and Prejudice is the most popular romantic comedy of all time. This comedic look at marriage and relationships has sold over 20 million copies since being published in 1813. John Roskam and Andrew Bolt discuss the book, its themes and the life of Jane AustenVon The Institute of Public Affairs

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Episode 8: The Radetzky March by Joseph Roth 1:04:25

6y ago1:04:25

1:04:25

The Radetzky March is one of the most important novels of the 20th Century. Spanning three generations of the Trotta family, The Radetzky March explores culture and patriotism amidst a dying empire in the lead up to the First World War. John Roskam and Andrew Bolt discuss these themes, the book and the life of Joseph Roth…

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Episode 7: The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope 1:05:06

6y ago1:05:06

1:05:06

The Way We Live Now is Anthony Trollope’s searing criticism of the corruption at the top of British society. It was listed at number 22 in The Guardian’s top 100 books of all time. In this episode, John Roskam and Andrew Bolt discuss Trollope's life, the book and its themes.Von The Institute of Public Affairs

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Episode 6: Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad 1:00:59

6y ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Heart of Darkness is one of the most famous and most important works to come out of the colonialist era. Marlow’s venture into the Congo to find Kurtz is gripping and dark, and raises many questions about civility and the savagery that lies in every person. Andrew and John discuss whether, after reading the book, one can view Western Civilisation a…

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Episode 5: Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes 1:02:07

6y ago1:02:07

1:02:07

In Don Quixote, Cervantes does more than simply tell funny, engaging and warm stories about a knight and his faithful squire. Below the surface of the funny stories is a deep psychological analysis of what it means to pursue our life's goals. John Roskam and Andrew Bolt discuss the book, its themes and style and the life and impact of Cervantes.…

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Episode 4: Zorba The Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis 1:01:09

6y ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Zorba The Greek is a life-changing work, which follows an unnamed narrator and his Cypriot companion Zorba as they discuss life, love, religion and everything else while working on a coal mine in Crete. In this episode, John and Andrew discuss the book, the life of Nikos Kazantzakis and the themes that emerge from the novel…

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Episode 3: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte 58:18

6y ago58:18

58:18

Wuthering Heights centres around the doomed relationship of its two main characters - Heathcliff, the adopted son of wealthy landowner Mr Earnshaw, and Earnshaw's daughter Catherine. It is a tale of love and obsession - and it is often violent. Emily Bronte presents a picture of a series of relationships all destined to end in destruction. In this …

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Episode 2: The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi Di Lampedusa 1:00:02

6+ y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

The Leopard is set in Sicily in the 1860s at the time of the unification of the Italian states and in the midst of sweeping political and social upheaval. The book centres on a Sicilian nobleman, Don Fabrizio, Prince of Salina, and his family. A central theme of the novel is how individuals and societies respond to change and it contains the famous…

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Episode 1: Bleak House by Charles Dickens 1:03:29

6+ y ago1:03:29

1:03:29

Bleak House is held to be one of Dickens's finest novels, containing one of the most vast, complex and engaging arrays of minor characters and sub-plots in his entire canon. At the novel's core is long-running litigation in England's Court of Chancery, Jarndyce v Jarndyce, which has far-reaching consequences for all involved. Andrew Bolt and John R…

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Great Literature Podcasts

Podcasts, die es wert sind, gehört zu werden

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The Great Books of Literature Podcast

The Institute of Public Affairs

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Literary Leviathans: Hunting the Great White Whales of Classic Literature

T. S. Russell and Elizabeth Bernadette

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Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking Glass" 22:30

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Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" 25:46

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J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" 27:32

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Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" 25:23

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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's "The Little Prince" 32:17

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George Orwell’s “1984” & “Animal Farm” 39:27

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Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" 24:01

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T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land" 27:49

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William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" 20:27

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Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" 27:18

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Flannery O'Connor's "Parker's Back" 22:23

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Flannery O'Connor's "Everything That Rises Must Converge" 30:58

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Bonus Episode: On Reading 10 Great Books 57:52

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Episode 10: The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky 1:08:29

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Episode 9: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 1:04:16

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Episode 8: The Radetzky March by Joseph Roth 1:04:25

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Episode 7: The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope 1:05:06

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Episode 6: Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad 1:00:59

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Episode 5: Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes 1:02:07

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Episode 4: Zorba The Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis 1:01:09

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Episode 3: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte 58:18

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Episode 2: The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi Di Lampedusa 1:00:02

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Episode 1: Bleak House by Charles Dickens 1:03:29

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