Podcast
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Nine Creepy Victorian Short Stories – From Stoker to Doyle – Episode 33
It’s October again: that time of year when you reach for a chunky sweater, a spicy latte, and, of course, a spooky book to read. In this episode, I share nine of my favorite Victorian short stories by authors such as Conan Doyle, Bram Stoker, and H. G. Wells. You probably don’t want to read… Continue reading
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The Jungle Book: Returning to Rudyard Kipling – Episode 32
This week, I revisit Rudyard Kipling and his famous feral child Mowgli. The Jungle Book is one of my favorite Disney stories, but I did not like the book as a child. How does it read now that I’m older? (And when is that new movie coming out?!) Sources / Further reading:My Boy Jack (2007)… Continue reading
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Two Views of the Twentieth Century – Episode 31
We kick off Season 3 with two giants of 19th-century science fiction: Jules Verne and Albert Robida. Both French authors, Verne and Robida crafted futuristic novels set in the 20th century, predicting changes in technology and society. Join me in this trip to the past, which at times feels amazingly reminiscent of the digital world… Continue reading
About Me
Hi, I’m Marian—sharing a fondness for classics and other books here and on my YouTube channel. I’m a Christian, designer, and avid tea drinker, and my home is the beautiful Pacific Northwest, US.
Classics Considered 