dystopian
-
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
-
Lord of the World – Episode 7
Here we uncover another dystopian classic: Robert Hugh Benson’s little-known novel from 1907, Lord of the World. Sources / Further Reading:List of Dystopian Literature (Wikipedia)Article on Benson by The Catholic World ReportSummary of papal statements (Wikipedia)Interview with Pope Francis by Catholic News Agency (2015) Continue reading
-
We vs. Me – Episode 1
In this pilot episode, I discuss my latest read, We – a dystopian classic novel by Russian author Yevgeny Zamyatin. 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 