I migliori Classic Books podcast (2025)

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Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens (1857) 23:12

2d ago23:12

23:12

Embark on a nocturnal journey through the foggy streets of Victorian England with our episode focussing on Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens (1857). From the oppressive shadows of the Marshalsea debtors’ prison to the flickering lamp-lights of wealth, Dickens' tale of love, power, redemption, and the indomitable spirit of hope, serves as a perfect l…

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Aesthetic Humility in Marianne Moore’s “The Jerboa” 44:14

7d ago44:14

44:14

Of all the great American Modernists, the poetry of Marianne Moore is perhaps the most idiosyncratic, even the most radical, of them all—no small feat in a group of friends and admirers that included Ezra Pound, T. S. Eliot, Wallace Stevens, William Carlos Williams, e. e. cummings, and HD. Moore’s preferred form was a syllabic stanza bespoke to eac…

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North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell (1854) 27:03

4d ago27:03

27:03

Join us as we delve into the age of Industrial Revolution, enveloped in the evocative prose of our tonight's literary companion, Elizabeth Gaskell’s “North and South” (1854). Traverse through tranquility and turmoil as the pastoral English South clashes with the bristling energy of the industrial North. Immerse yourself in the richly textured narra…

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Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe (1852) 26:59

6d ago26:59

26:59

Dive into the world of American literature and await the embrace of sleep with Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe, a staple on our show, Sleep with Classic Books. This episode unfurls the narrative of a nation on the brink and the resilience of its people. As the night deepens, find comfort in Stowe's transformative storytelling that transc…

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Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell (1851) 28:44

10d ago28:44

28:44

This episode of Sleep with Classic Books invites you into the world of Elizabeth Gaskell's 1851 masterpiece Cranford, delicately spun under twinkling night skies. Traverse the cobblestone paths of a quaint Victorian village where whispers of past conversations stir in the whispering wind. Uncover the timeless truths about human nature and societal …

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The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1850) 22:55

11d ago22:55

22:55

Settle in for an extraordinary journey through The Scarlet Letter, a classic tale of contrast, conflict, and the human condition. This episode of Sleep with Classic Books will guide you through Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1850 masterpiece, a reflection of life's stark realities and complex moral dilemmas. Feel the sting of societal judgment and the warmt…

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Shirley by Charlotte Bronte (1849) 27:25

13d ago27:25

27:25

Immerse yourself in Shirley by Charlotte Bronte (1849). Drift to sleep as you wander down the vivid landscapes of 1849 England, painted by Bronte's powerful prose. We unravel the tale of Shirley Keeldar, a fierce heroine challenging societal norms amid the industrial fervor. Surrender to the sweep of the narrative and the rhythmic lullaby of the la…

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Word and Image in “Sunset Boulevard” (1950) – Part 2 35:41

14d ago35:41

35:41

What can the contrast between silent and talking pictures teach us about the nature of film itself? And how might it reflect the age-old rivalries between word and image, movement and stasis, the living and the dead? Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Billy Wilder’s 1950 masterpiece, “Sunset Boulevard.” Upcoming Episodes: Marianne Moore’s “Jer…

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Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray (1848) 26:24

18d ago26:24

26:24

Embark on a soothing nocturnal adventure our latest episode, Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray (1848). Navigate the bustling, aristocratic halls of 19th century England, and meet the cunningly witty Becky Sharp. Wrapped in the comforting cloak of Thackeray's biting satire, unwind with a tale that is as human as it is timeless. Set against …

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Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (1847) 27:48

19d ago27:48

27:48

Immerse yourself in the haunting symphony of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, as it sweeps you into the turbulent vortex of timeless love tangled in 19th-century stratifications. We journey through the shadowy moors of the English countryside and beneath the ominous atmosphere of a hilltop manor, veiled in magic and whispers of lost affections re…

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Word and Image in “Sunset Boulevard” (1950) 41:17

21d ago41:17

41:17

When the film starts, its two leads are already dead, more or less. Silent Screen legend Norma Desmond’s career is dead, and because she’s nothing more than her career, the best she can do is linger in the tomb of her former glory, hoping for a resurrection. And failed screenwriter Joe Gillis quite literally enters the film as a corpse, so, as the …

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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (1847) 29:49

25d ago29:49

29:49

Embark on a nocturnal journey into the heart of a literary classic, Jane Eyre, with our episode of 'Sleep with Classic Books'. Within these historic pages awaits the echo of rebellion—a tale of ground-breaking self-autonomy rich in mystery and passion. Immerse yourself in a hauntingly beautiful Gothic realm as we navigate the moral and emotional la…

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The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas (1844) 28:18

26d ago28:18

28:18

Get ready to drift off blissfully with our episode dedicated to Alexandre Dumas' captivating 17th-century masterpiece, The Three Musketeers. Venture upon this sleepcast as we weave the vivacious recital of daring escapades into your dreamscape. Immerse in the bustling courts, secret corridors, and intense duels that embody the vibrant history of Fr…

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The Sublime Mundane in Conrad Aiken’s “Morning Song of Senlin” (Part 2) 47:39

28d ago47:39

47:39

Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Aiken’s “Morning Song of Senlin,” and whether humanity’s religious impulses can be fully compensated with an aesthetic or ironic relation to nature and cosmic scale. Thanks to our sponsor GiveWell, an organization that would provide rigorous, transparent research about the best opportunities for charitable gi…

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The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas (1844) 28:48

1M ago28:48

28:48

Immerse yourself in The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. Experience an epic literary voyage painted with human emotions across the canvas of justice and revenge. Drift into sleep as we traverse the intricate plot of Edmond Dantès, a young sailor unjustly imprisoned, transformed into the enigmatic Count. Explore both the physical and emotio…

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The Sublime Mundane in Conrad Aiken’s “Morning Song of Senlin” 47:51

1M ago47:51

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Where the repetitions of ordinary life threaten to overwhelm any sense of the sublime, the poet Conrad Aiken seems to suggest that they can be transformed into a way of being connected to it. The mundane order is, after all, just a part of the cosmic. When we get ready to go to work, it is on a “swiftly tilting planet” that “bathes in a flame of sp…

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TEASER: Bleak House by Charles Dickens (1852) 5:01

1M ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- This episode is the last in a miniseries of six dedicated to Charles Dickens. We'll explore Charles Dickens’…

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Compilation Episode: Narrated by Mark Williams 1:34:48

1M ago1:34:48

1:34:48

Season 2 is coming soon! This time we have a compilation of episodes read by our wonderful narrator, Mark Williams. The Leatherstocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper (1841) A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov (1840) The Charterhouse of Parma by Stendhal (1839) Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our fu…

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The Aesthetics of Death in “Beetlejuice” (1988) (Part 2) 46:29

1M ago46:29

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Wes and Erin continue their discussion of “Beetlejuice,” and what its battle royale between conflicting aesthetic sensibilities—rustic, gothic, and avant-garde—has to say about the connections between love, mortality, and the many pitfalls of growing up. Thanks to our sponsor GiveWell, an organization that would provide rigorous, transparent resear…

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TEASER: Persuasion by Jane Austen (1817) 5:01

1M ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- In this episode we navigate the deceptively calm waters of "Persuasion," by Jane Austen. Learn about endeari…

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Compilation Episode: Narrated by Sera Chance 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

Season 2 is coming soon! This time we have a compilation of episodes read by our wonderful narrator, Sera Chance. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (1818) The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo (1831) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813) Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive an…

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The Aesthetics of Death in “Beetlejuice” (1988) 43:29

2M ago43:29

43:29

Adam and Barbara Maitland are dead, but their troubles have just begun. The farmhouse decor of their home is under threat from the pretentious modernism of Delia Deetze, and her plan to remake it in her own image could turn their post-life purgatory into earthbound hell. Solving this problem leaves them with an impossible choice between figuring ou…

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TEASER: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (1843) 5:01

2M ago5:01

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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- This episode is part five of six, from our Charles Dickens mini-series. "A Christmas Carol" is a whimsical e…

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Guest Episode: Sleep with Ambient Sound 1:01:52

2M ago1:01:52

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Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Ambient Sound. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Rainforest Reverie: Whispering Leaves and Distant Birds | In this ambient parad…

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A Strange Fashion of Forsaking in the Poetry of Thomas Wyatt (Part 2) 42:57

2M ago42:57

42:57

Wes & Erin discuss Thomas Wyatt’s “Whoso List to Hunt” and “They Flee from Me.” Thanks to our sponsor, the incredible online language school Lingoda. Save up to 50 percent on your language course by going to https://try.lingoda.com/Subtext50 and using code SUBTEXT50 at checkout. When you sing up for the seven day trial, you can attend three small g…

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TEASER: The Red and the Black by Stendhal (1830) 5:01

2M ago5:01

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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Ideal for lovers of literature and history alike, this episode promises an endearing blend of narrative wond…

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Guest Episode: Sleep with Science 18:09

2M ago18:09

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Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Science. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Cryptanalysis: Breaking Ciphers and Cryptographic Attacks | From the enigmatic codes …

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A Strange Fashion of Forsaking in the Poetry of Thomas Wyatt (Part 1) 52:17

2M ago52:17

52:17

As an advisor to Henry VIII and ambassador to France and Italy, poet Thomas Wyatt was something of a professional court-surfer, practiced in riding the peaks and troughs of royal favor. Such were his verbal and diplomatic gifts that, though twice accused of and imprisoned for treason, he was twice released. His poetry reflects all the intrigue, par…

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TEASER: The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens (1841) 5:01

2M ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- This episode is part four of six, from our Charles Dickens mini-series. Sink into your comfort zone and let …

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Guest Episode: Sleep with Psychology 20:01

2M ago20:01

20:01

Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Psychology. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Psychological Factors Behind Consumer Behaviors: A Historical Overview | In this e…

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TEASER: The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni (1827) 5:01

2M ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Visit a world where love transcends boundaries, rebellion simmers amidst the upheaval, and resilience defies…

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Guest Episode: Sleep with Philosophy 22:04

3M ago22:04

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Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Philosophy. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Thales of Miletus (b.624 BC) | Witness the captivating story of Thales of Miletus,…

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TEASER: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1837) 5:01

3M ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- This episode is part three of six, from our Charles Dickens mini-series. Come with us and transform your bed…

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Guest Episode: Sleep with Mythology 16:54

3M ago16:54

16:54

Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Mythology. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Osiris, Isis, and Horus (Egyptian mythology) | Embark on an unforgettable journey t…

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Formal Meets Feral in “A New Leaf” (Elaine May, 1971) – Part 2 44:34

3M ago44:34

44:34

Henry Graham belongs to the most exclusive clubs, dines regularly at the most lavish restaurants, drives a Ferrari, employs a butler, and owns something called a Montrazini—in short, he capitalizes fully on his inheritance, despite having little understanding of what “capital” actually is. The very ignorance of practicality that his wealth affords …

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TEASER: Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott (1819) 5:01

3M ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- In the age of glistening lances and noble knights, take a brazen ride through the deep-sunk valleys and towe…

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Guest Episode: Sleep with History 24:50

3M ago24:50

24:50

Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with History. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Founding of the Khmer Empire in Southeast Asia (802 CE) | In this episode of "Sleep w…

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Formal Meets Feral in “A New Leaf” (Elaine May, 1971) – Part 1 45:29

3M ago45:29

45:29

Henry Graham belongs to the most exclusive clubs, dines regularly at the most lavish restaurants, drives a Ferrari, employs a butler, and owns something called a Montrazini—in short, he capitalizes fully on his inheritance, despite having little understanding of what “capital” actually is. The very ignorance of practicality that his wealth affords …

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TEASER: Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens (1841) 5:01

3M ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- This episode is part two of six, from our Charles Dickens mini-series. In this episode we bring you Charles …

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Guest Episode: Sleep with Guided Meditations 24:48

3M ago24:48

24:48

Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Guided Meditations. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Sailing on a calm, blue sea | Welcome aboard the Sleep with Guided Meditat…

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Love Dishonored in Euripides’ “Medea” (Part 6) 53:08

3M ago53:08

53:08

Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Ancient Greece’s most notorious battle of the sexes, and Euripides’ rumination on the question of whether the Athenian ideals of rationality and moderation sufficiently honor the instinctual side of human nature. Thanks to our sponsor, the incredible online language school Lingoda. Go to https://try.lingoda.c…

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TEASER: The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1839) 5:01

3M ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- This episode is part one of six, from our Charles Dickens mini-series. In this episode of Sleep with Classic…

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Guest Episode: Sleep with Classic Films 20:19

3M ago20:19

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Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Classic Films. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. The Wizard of Oz (1939) | We journey back to 1939 to explore the world of "The …

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Love Dishonored in Euripides’ “Medea” (Part 5) 38:40

3M ago38:40

38:40

Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Ancient Greece’s most notorious battle of the sexes, and Euripides’ rumination on the question of whether the Athenian ideals of rationality and moderation sufficiently honor the instinctual side of human nature. Upcoming Episodes: “A New Leaf” (Elaine May), “Whoso List to Hunt” and “They Flee From Me” (Thoma…

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The Charterhouse of Parma by Stendhal (1839) 34:50

4M ago34:50

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Explore the romantic tumult of early 19th-Century Italy in a narrative both grand and subtle, pulsating with ambitious quests and passionate pursuits. In this episode of Sleep with Classic Books, we delve into the captivating world of Stendhal's 'The Charterhouse of Parma.' Discover a tale where societal flux becomes the silent but impactful shaper…

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Love Dishonored in Euripides’ “Medea” (Part 4) 51:16

4M ago51:16

51:16

Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Ancient Greece’s most notorious battle of the sexes, and Euripides’ rumination on the question of whether the Athenian ideals of rationality and moderation sufficiently honor the instinctual side of human nature. Upcoming Episodes: “A New Leaf” (Elaine May), “Whoso List to Hunt” and “They Flee From Me” (Thoma…

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The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper (1826) 24:29

4M ago24:29

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Prepare to venture on an extraordinary journey into the untamed wilds of early America with "The Last of the Mohicans" by James Fenimore Cooper in the latest episode of Sleep with Classic Books. Is your heart longing for a rugged adventure that echoes the conflict of clashing cultures and embodies the resilience inherent in the human condition? Can…

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TEASER: Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin (1833) 5:01

4M ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Dare to transport yourself to the resonating rhythms and lyricism of the golden age of Russian literature wi…

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Love Dishonored in Euripides’ “Medea” (Part 3) 51:23

4M ago51:23

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Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Ancient Greece’s most notorious battle of the sexes, and Euripides’ rumination on the question of whether the Athenian ideals of rationality and moderation sufficiently honor the instinctual side of human nature. Upcoming Episodes: “A New Leaf” (Elaine May), “Whoso List to Hunt” and “They Flee From Me” (Thoma…

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813) 26:47

4M ago26:47

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We step back into the horse-drawn carriages of early 19th-century England in the latest episode of "Sleep with Classic Books." Join us as we waltz through the grand ballrooms of Jane Austen's beloved "Pride and Prejudice," guided by her skilled literary hand. Why has this regency romance captivated readers for more than two centuries? What makes El…

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