Literary Nomads
Steve ChisnellJoin me, Steve Chisnell, as we find and lose meaning across modern and classic tales, through ancient and distant verse, atop everything in our many cultures which might be read. For teachers, students, and lovers of reading, we will discover new paths to understanding!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 69 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsEducationBooksCourses | |||
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Why have so few read Soyinka? And can we find hope through his cynical dramas?
I admit I am a victim of the myth-making around me which has made Soyinka and other African writers largely invisible. Let’s see why.
Episode 6.24 –
Words from Nigeria ... more
What sort of literature is this, anyway?
Today we introduce some approaches to Nigerian literature, offer a bevy of African writers, and explore how one of Nigeria’s most powerful authors can write her own modest letter to humanity. Also, we learn a... more
And what if nobody listens?
Yes, entering our calls for justice into public space carries no small amount of anxiety. And the poster-child for being unheard, the Trojan princess and priestess Cassandra, may–if we read our mythology carefully–provide... more
26 Dec 2025
Episode 6.21 –
Writing Back: Letters to Humanity
A different sort of New Year Resolution, moving us from personal improvement to public advocacy! Let’s write an essay of address, framing our passions into a perspective that would make ... more
19 Dec 2025
Episode 6.20 –
The Great Societies: Lowry’s The Giver
Another thorny utopia, Lowry’s Community practices a different kind of strategy to the Hideous Bargain: ethical evasion, a too tempting strategy for all of us. Political? Yes. But a... more
12 Dec 2025
Episode 6.19 –
The Great Societies, Pt 2: Metropolis & The Ways of Meaning
We finish our discussion of the silent film Metropolis and answer our question of art and politics by examining the text, context, and reader meaning-making.
D... more
5 Dec 2025
Episode 6.18 –
Is All Art Political? The Great Societies, Pt. 1: Metropolis
It seems everything is politics these days. But at least can’t we keep art pure? You know, art for art’s sake? I offer my thoughts on the topic while we examine... more
28 Nov 2025
Episode 6.17 –
True Horror: Le Guin, Poe, Cavarero, Bataille, and Arendt
NOTE: While nothing explicit or graphic is named in this episode, it does touch upon difficult and challenging psychological topics, so it is not recommended for ... more
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- A Remarkable Looking Glass
A delight and incredibly well crafted series of audible musings, stories, and interviews that is perfect for any student or lover of literature, language, and the arts in general.
Apple Podcasts5Noah Blacker
United Statesa year ago
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