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The How to Love Lit Podcast analyzes and discusses Classical, American, British, European and world literature both traditional and contemporary. It discusses novels, plays, speeches, song lyrics and poems that are commonly taught in high school, secondary or university English language classes. Garry and Christy Shriver's focus on the historical context, poetic, narrative and rhetorical structure is researched, and entertaining; Each series consists of one to five episodes focused on the mo ...
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What Editors Want is a new podcast in which I interview a different editor each week from the world of publishing. It’s aimed at readers who want to hear the behind the scenes story of how their favourite books get made, and aspiring authors who want to know how to get published. I’ve spoken to everyone from the biggest names in the industry to independent publishers taking a dynamic and innovative approach to making books. Along the way I’ve met the editors behind Nobel and Booker Prize win ...
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Creed || The Lyrical Poetry of Creed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week, Lily Herd introduces us to the concept of Fascist Yoga; and Mark Storey on America’s ghosts. ‘Sick Houses: Haunted Homes and the Architecture of Dread’, by Leila Taylor ‘Haunted States: An American Gothic Guidebook’, by Miranda Corcoran Produced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Shirley Jackson || The Haunting Of Hill House || Episode 3 || The Creepy, Psychotic, Paranormal Conclusion!
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This week, Margaret Drabble enjoys an enthralling biography of an adventure writer and his entourage; and Thea Lenarduzzi on the gothic mystery at the heart of her new book. 'Storyteller: The life of Robert Louis Stevenson', by Leo Damrosch 'The Tower', by Thea Lenarduzzi Produced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…
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Shirley Jackson || The Haunting Of Hill House || Episode 2 || Is Hill House Haunted Or Not?!
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This week, Mary Beard grapples with a noisy new version of Euripides at the National Theatre; and Norma Clarke on the mysterious world of Helen DeWitt's new novel. 'Bacchae', by Nima Taleghani, after Euripedes, Olivier Theatre, National Theatre, London, until November 1 'Your Name Here', by Helen DeWitt and Ilya Gridneff Produced by Charlotte Pardy…
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Shirley Jackson || The Haunting Of Hill House || Episode 1 || Meet The Author And The Personal Issues That Created One Of The Best Horror Genre Books Of All Time!
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This week, Tim Lake explains why Bertie Wooster is not half the dimwit we think he is; and fiction editor Toby Lichtig introduces the novels to look out for this autumn. Produced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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T.S. Eliot || The Love Song Of J. Alfred Prufrock || Episode 2
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This week, Nicola Shulman is entranced by the life of a naturalist; and Larry Wolff enjoys a night at the opera - with added superheroes. 'A year with Gilbert White: The first great nature writer', by Jenny Uglow 'The amazing adventures of Kavalier & Clay', by Mason Bates and Gene Scheer, based on the book by Michael Chabon, Metropolitan Opera, New…
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T.S. Eliot || The Love Song Of J. Alfred Prufrock || Poetry Supplement || Episode 1
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This week, Richard Sennett delivers a powerful warning to universities to defend their freedom; and Helena Kelly on the revolutionary world that shaped Jane Austen. 'The Worlds of Jane Austen: The Influence and Inspiration Behind the Novels', by Helena Kelly Produced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Hawaii || Myths || Legends || Kings || Queens || History || All The Stuff Tolkien Loved!
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This week, AE Stallings immerses herself in Daniel Mendelsohn's new translation of Homer's Odyssey; and Dinah Birch is intrigued by an ambitious novel twenty years in the making. 'The Odyssey', by Homer, translated by Daniel Mendelsohn 'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny', by Kiran Desai Produced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…
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Anton Chekhov || The Bet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week, James Shapiro celebrates New York's love affair with Shakespeare; Mark Nayler goes on the hunt for monsters; and Lily Herd introduces this issue's In Brief pages. 'Monsterland: A journey around the world’s dark imagination', by Nicholas Jubber 'The Perilous Deep: A supernatural history of the Atlantic', by Karl Bell Produced by Charlotte…
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Guy de Maupassant || The Necklace || The Master Of The Short Story At His Best!
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This week, Professor Jonathan Bate on a tiny Elizabethan portrait with an illuminating history; and novelist Gwendoline Riley assesses the mysterious life and work of Dame Muriel Spark. 'Electric Spark: The enigma of Muriel Spark', by Frances Wilson 'The Letters of Muriel Spark – Volume 1: 1944–1963', edited by Dan Gunn Produced by Charlotte Pardy …
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Louisa May Alcott || Little Women || Episode 3
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This week, the winner of this year's TLS Ackerley Prize, Jeff Young, discusses his spellbinding memoir; and Toby Lichtig talks to the Australian novelist Michelle de Kretser at this year's Hay Festival. 'Wild Twin', by Jeff Young 'Theory & Practice', by Michelle de Kretser Produced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …
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Louisa May Alcott || Little Women || Episode 2
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This week, George Berridge instructs Lucy and Alex on the noble art of oenophilia; and Lucy takes in a trio of musicals. 'Who's Afraid of Romanée-Conti: A shortcut to drinking great wines', by Dan Keeling 'One Thousand Vines: A new way to understand wine', by Pascaline Peltier 'Good Night, Oscar', by Doug Wright, Barbican, until September 21 'Top H…
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Louisa May Alcott || Little Women || Episode 1
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Alex Clark celebrates the life and work of Edna O'Brien with filmmaker Sinéad O'Shea and novelists Eimear McBride and Jan Carson at this year's Belfast Book Festival. 'Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story', by Sinéad O'Shea Produced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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William Butler Yeats - The Second Coming - Apocalyptic Poetry At Its Best!
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37:52William Butler Yeats - The Second Coming - Apocalyptic Poetry At Its Best! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Christy and Garry Shriver
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This week, a special interview with farmer and writer James Rebanks about a life-changing stay on the Norwegian coast. 'The Place of Tides', by James Rebanks Produced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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William Butler Yeats - Easter,1916 - The Poetry That Inspired Things Fall Apart
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This week, Emile Chabal braces himself against the barrelling force of the Mistral; and Kathryn Hughes is exhilarated by memories of dancing to Dickens in the carpark of the Horsham Odeon. 'The Mistral: A Windswept History of Modern France', by Catherine Tatiana Dunlop 'Showtime!', at the Charles Dickens Museum, until January 18, 2026 Produced by C…
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Ralph Waldo Emerson - Episode 2 -The Founder Of American Transcendentalism!
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47:45Ralph Waldo Emerson - Episode 2 -The Founder Of American Transcendentalism! Nature Self Reliance Explore how Ralph Waldo Emerson shaped American Transcendentalism — a bold spiritual and philosophical movement that redefined freedom, nature, and the self. Discover the core ideas behind Self-Reliance, the power of the individual spirit, and Emerson's…
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This week, Norma Clarke explores the ancient arts of hedge-laying, thatching, hay-cutting and wood-turning; and highlights from this week's issue. 'Words from the Hedge: A hedgelayer’s view of the countryside', by Richard Negus 'Of Thorn and Briar: A year with the West Country hedgelayer', by Paul Lamb 'On the Roof: A thatcher’s journey', by Tom Al…
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Ralph Waldo Emerson - Episode 1 -The First Distinctive American Literary Voice!
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46:23Uncover the legacy of Ralph Waldo Emerson, the pioneer of American transcendentalism and the first truly original voice in American literature. This episode dives into his groundbreaking ideas, timeless essays, and lasting impact on U.S. literary identity. Hi, I’m Christy Shriver, and we’re here to discuss books that have changed the world and have…
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This week, Alicia Rix charts Henry James's return to an unrecognisable homeland; and David Horspool on a Victorian conman and a contemporary swimmer. 'Henry James Comes Home: Rediscovering America in the Gilded Age', by Peter Brooks 'On Writers and Writing: Selected Essays', by Henry James, edited by Michael Gorra 'Swimmingly: Adventures in Water',…
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Roger Federer || Commencement Address At Dartmouth
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This week, Michael LaPointe celebrates a century of The Great Gatsby; and Miranda France on an epistolary novel by Natalia Ginzburg. 'The Cambridge Centennial Edition of The Great Gatsby', by F Scott Fitzgerald, edited by James LW West III, with an introduction by Sarah Churchwell 'The Annotated Great Gatsby', by F Scott Fitzgerald, edited by James…
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Winston Churchill || "The Sinews Of Peace" || Iron Curtain Speech || Part 2
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44:55Winston Churchill || "The Sinews Of Peace" || Iron Curtain Speech || Part 2 “Listen to Part 2 of Winston Churchill’s historic ‘The Sinews of Peace’ speech, famously known as the Iron Curtain Speech. Explore Churchill’s powerful words that shaped post-World War II history. A must-hear for history lovers and political enthusiasts!” #Keywords: #Winsto…
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This week, Nicola Shulman is staggered by Sarah Vine's account of Westminster rivalry; and James Clackson on the irresistible rise of Indo-European. 'How not to be a political wife: A memoir', by Sarah Vine 'Proto: How one language went global', by Laura Spinney 'The Indo-Europeans rediscovered: How a scientific revolution is rewriting their story'…
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Winston Churchill || "The Sinews Of Peace" || Iron Curtain Speech || Part 1
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51:20Winston Churchill || "The Sinews Of Peace" || Iron Curtain Speech || Part 1 Listen to Winston Churchill's famous "Iron Curtain" speech, also known as the "Sinews of Peace. " Learn how the Cold War and world politics were influenced by this 1946 speech. Ideal for those interested in politics and history. Check our website, How to Love Lit podcast, a…
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... thinking about tomorrow. This week, Michael Caines on a musical inspired by a classic album; and Toby Lichtig talks to Mike Berners-Lee about the future of cliimate action at the Guernsey Literary Festival. 'Sterophonic', by David Adjmi, Duke of York’s Theatre, until October 11 'A Climate of Truth: Why We Need It and How to Get It', by Mike Ber…
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Winston Churchill || We Shall Fight On The Beaches!
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46:37Sir Winston Churchill’s popular speech, “We Shall Fight on the Beaches,” delivered in June 1940, remains one of the most powerful addresses in history. Listen to the entire speech in this episode and learn why it became a pivotal point in World War II. We examine the historical background of the speech, Churchill's excellent use of language, and ho…
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This week, what TLS contributors are reading this summer; and Catherine Taylor on a trio of novels highlighting the growing pains of adolescence. 'Back in the Day', by Oliver Lovrenski, translated by Nichola Smalley 'Fun and Games', by John Patrick McHugh 'Girl, 1983', by Linn Ullmann, translated by Martin Aitken Produced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted …
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The Hobbit || JRR Tolkien || Episode 4 || Battles - Victories - And Eucatastrophe!
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This week, Sara Lodge counts the ways that mathematics influenced writers from Byron to Trollope; and Russell Williams on the transformative power of rites and rituals. 'The Number Sense of Nineteenth-Century British Literature', by Stefanie Markovits 'The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic', by Alan Moore and Steve Moore Produced by Charlotte P…
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The Hobbit || JRR Tolkien || Episode 3 || Surviving All The Rites Of Passage And Smaug The Dragon!
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This week, a special podcast from the Hay Festival ranges from the ancient world to the 16th-century, taking in the art of criticism, the centrality of religion and eco-catastrophe. With Stephanie Merritt, Edith Hall, Toby Lichtig and a guest appearance from TLS crossword compiler Praxiteles. 'Traitor's Legacy', by SJ Parris 'Epic of the Earth: Rea…
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The Hobbit || JRR Tolkien || Episode 2 || Secondary Worlds,Elves, Goblins, Orcs, Trolls - and Gollum!
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This week, Magna Carta experts David Carpenter and Nicholas Vincent tell us how they discovered a rare original of the document; and Michael Caines on a spritely new staging of a Shaw play starring mother and daughter Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter. 'Mrs Warren's Profession', by George Bernard Shaw, Garrick Theatre, London, until August 16 Produ…
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The Hobbit || JRR Tolkien || Episode 1 || Meet The Writer That Created The Fantasy Genre!
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This week, Eimear McBride is captivated by the life and work of Joyce's biographer; and Mark Nayler is hot on the trail of the wolf who walked alone. 'Ellmann's Joyce: the biography of a masterpiece and its maker', by Zachary Leader 'Lone wolf: walking the faultlines of Europe', by Adam Weymouth Produced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acas…
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Oscar Wilde || The Importance Of Being Earnest || Episode 3
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This week, Vanessa Curtis celebrates a century of Mrs Dalloway; and Claire Lowdon on the capacious diaries of Helen Garner. 'Mrs Dalloway', by Virginia Woolf 'Monkey grip', 'The children's Bach', 'This house of grief', 'How to end a story: collected diaries', by Helen Garner Produced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…
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