Podcast
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What Is a Classic? – Kazuo Ishiguro’s A Pale View of Hills – Episode 18
“Classic” – this word holds so much weight, yet what does it really mean? Today we discover Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel A Pale View of Hills and examine the different facets of what makes a classic book. Sources / Further Reading:“The Definition of a Classic in Literature” by Esther Lombardi“In Literature, What Makes a Classic?” (NPR)Kazuo Continue reading
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Finding Alice: From Wonderland to Looking-Glass – Episode 17
What makes Alice in Wonderland a beloved classic? This week, I review one of my childhood favorites and some of its creative film adaptations. Links Mentioned:“Pig and Pepper” – Disney concept“In a World of My Own” – Diana Panton Continue reading
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Reading Classics on a Budget – Episode 16
My goodness, I repeated myself quite a bit in this one… Well, I got very excited about this week’s topic – buying books (and saving money)! Links Mentioned / Resources: Budget Paperbacks:Wordsworth Classics – also on AmazonDover Thrift EditionsBarnes and Noble Classics – also on Amazon Free Ebooks: The Literature NetworkProject GutenbergLithium – EPUB reader Continue reading
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Liberty: Ayn Rand vs. Truman Capote – Episode 15
Two runaways, two worlds, and the pursuit of freedom. This week’s episode covers Anthem and Breakfast at Tiffany’s, two American classics with surprising similarities. Sources / Further Reading:Biography of Ayn Rand (Gale)Biography of Ayn Rand (Encyclopedia Britannica)Biography of Truman Capote (Encyclopedia Britannica)“The Legendary Friendship of Harper Lee and Truman Capote”About Truman Capote (PBS) Continue reading
About Me
Hi, I’m Marian—I talk about classics, history, and other books on this blog, as well as on YouTube.
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