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Rebecca
The Grapes Of Wrath
Ethan Frome
Paradise Lost
Macbeth
Ivanhoe
William Shakespeare
Satan
Ambition
Edith Wharton
Garden Of Eden
John Milton
Eve
John Steinbeck
Power
Gender Dynamics
Witchcraft
New England
Adam
The Scarlet Letter

We're friends and academics who take classic literature off its pedestal by making fun of it.

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Two friends and academics recap classic literature and take it off its pedestal. In our seventy-fourth episode, and last in our season on banned books, we celebrate (?) Christmas with the inappropriately summery Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852). There are am... more

The twenty-fifth episode of SMFMS Bookends, the satellite show for Save Me From My Shelf. Here we read emails, answer listener questions, talk about what we're currently reading, watching, and playing, resuscitate the Bad Sex Awards™, and provide fur... more

Two friends and academics recap classic literature and take it off its pedestal. This season, we are only looking at banned and controversial texts. In our seventy-third episode, and to celebrate Internation Men's Day, we look at our blokiest book ye... more

The twenty-fourth episode of SMFMS Bookends, the satellite show for Save Me From My Shelf. Here we read emails, answer listener questions, talk about what we're currently reading, watching, and playing, resuscitate the Bad Sex Awards™, and provide fu... more

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Hosts

Daniel
Co-host of the podcast, engaging in humorous yet insightful discussions around classic literature, delving into both its veiled themes and the comedic elements within.
Abby
Co-host and contributor, known for her engaging and critical perspectives on classic literature, often bringing humor and depth to discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 225 ratings
  • Favorite Podcast!

    I adore this podcast. I’m a classic literature fan and it’s so great to hear two brilliant academics have some good natured fun with these stories, while still teaching, encouraging critical thinking, and being really interesting new perspectives to these works. Daniel’s accents are icing on the cake too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HDML337
    United Statesa year ago
  • Taking on the English Canon with Intelligence, Sarcasm, and Cynicism.

    A must-listen for any literature student who ever hated a “classic” and needs to hear it brought down a peg. Abby and Daniel are amazing, amusing co-hosts whose passion for literature is palpable but who aren’t afraid to tear it to shreds. Love it all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anglophile88
    Canadaa year ago
  • 👏🏼 great discussions!

    I’m so happy I found this podcast the book discussions are so good and funny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StarkTargaryen430
    United States2 years ago
  • Not usually this confused

    Got confused over where to find the rate/review bit in the app, but persisted to leave five stars. Must be good, right?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoolsBurke
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • ‘Macbeth’ episode is a belter

    I’ve just come back to this after a small hiatus and wonder why I took a break. It’s funny, informed, conceptual but also just a great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shaw Bob
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast's unique blend of humor and literary critique, making classic literature more approachable and enjoyable.
Listeners have noted the podcast's ability to connect literary themes to contemporary issues, reflecting a strong community of engaged readers.
There is widespread praise for the engaging discussions that provide both entertainment and educational value, with hosts being described as witty and insightful.

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Episode 67a - Ulysses, Part One
Q: Daniel, you love this book. You are so excited. Your tail is wagging right now. Would you like to give us some background on Joyce?
James Joyce, an Irish novelist and poet, was a pivotal figure in the Modernist artistic movement whose works were characterized by experimentalism and deviance.
SMFMS Bookends 15: The Duchess of Malfi
Q: Do you have any least favorite genres of literature?
I'm not a big fan of high fantasy, not because I don't like it in and of itself.
SMFMS Bookends 15: The Duchess of Malfi
Q: What connection is there between the recent US election and The Divine Comedy?
Just we're all in hell. Um, maybe stay tuned this season.
SMFMS Bookends 15: The Duchess of Malfi
Q: What do you think he got rid of the A?
I don't know. I was meaning to ask you about that if you'd heard anything.
SMFMS Bookends 15: The Duchess of Malfi
Q: Are you thinking of joining Blue Sky?
Already on it.

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A group of academic friends engages listeners by humorously critiquing and analyzing classic literature, making it more accessible and enjoyable. The discussions often revolve around well-known texts like 'Lord of the Flies', 'Catcher in the Rye', and 'Dante's Inferno', blending critical analysis with entertaining anecdotes and contemporary commentary. The hosts foster community interaction through listener letters, creating a conversational atmosphere that encourages debate and exploration of literary themes. The unique combination of wit, casual banter, and serious literary critique is a hallmark of this show, drawing in those who appreciate a thoughtful yet humorous examination of literature.

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