The History of Literature
Jacke Wilson / The PodglomerateAmateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or historyofliteratur... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 721 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksHistoryArts | |||
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Did you think we already knew everything there was to know about Virginia Woolf? Think again! In this episode, Jacke talks to scholar and editor Urmila Seshagiri about The Life of Violet: Three Early Stories, which presents three interconnected comic... more
At the start of Shakespeare's famous tragedy, King Lear promises to divide his kingdom based on his daughters’ professions of love, but he portions it out before hearing all of their answers. For Nan Da, a professor of English literature who emigrate... more
Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593) was born into relative obscurity and died in mysterious circumstances at the age of 29. And yet, somehow this ambitious cobbler's son brought about a spectacular explosion of English literature, language, and culture. ... more
When Jacke started the podcast in 2015, he decided to privilege books that were at least fifty years old. (Longtime listeners will know he's made a few exceptions, but for the most part, that's been the policy.) Last month, the History of Literature ... more
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- informative interviews, other stuff is boring
The interviews and discussions with experts are always great.
But the host talks way too quiet/soft and somewhat slow - just ends up being boring. The endless introductions are often just laudatory, which is really unnecessary when you're talking about the classics of literature. Just focus on what you do well and cut the fluff.
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Podchaser522 days agosamharrisonn99- GREAT Episode
I particularly loved your Episode 750 on A Farewell to Arms. It has long been a favorite of mine, first reading it in high school in the 60’s. Your discussion was really excellent and made the book come alive again. I have read it at least twice since, but I remember when I first read it, I bought a huge poster of Hemingway and hung it over my bed. I guess I was hooked. Thanks for featuring A Farewell to Arms & thanks for all the episodes over the years!
Apple Podcasts5Twain BunyanUnited States24 days ago - Sigh
All I could think was: quit prattling on about nothing. Get to the material.
Apple Podcasts1Gail - San FranciscoUnited Statesa month ago - I feel as though I am part of the discussion!
It is high time to revisit these subjects of literature. Thank you for the kindly and lively discourse on the greats. So many of them were read under a deadline during school years. Nuances were passed over when read at a quick pace. I am now ready to seriously listen and enrich my mind with this wonderful content. I am a published poet and with this podcast, I can immerse myself in your hundreds of episodes and fill in some serious gaps in my education. I found the show on France vs. England to... more
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An exploration of literary history, focusing on both classic and contemporary works, with episodes featuring engaging discussions on the lives and legacies of numerous authors. With a casual and accessible approach, it encourages listeners to jump in at any point, reflecting a belief that literature's rich tapestry should be accessible to all. Topics range from iconic writers like Shakespeare and the Brontës to cultural movements and the evolution of literary forms, often framed by historical context and personal anecdotes from the host.
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