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A podcast that underscores the relevance of literature in the 21st Century through analysis and discussion.

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I Watched the Infinite Jest Movie #TDFWAfterEpisodes – Episode 141

Posted September 23, 202000:07:10

A feel-good movie for a feel-good end to our series. patreon.com/relevanceofliterature www.relevanceofliterature.com/notes/i-watched-the-infinite-jest-movie-tdfwafterepisodes-episode-141 -- .pdf...

Keeping up with German – C1 Speaking Update – Episode 140

Posted September 20, 202000:29:33

Heute ist sehr interessant für mich als deutsche Sprecherin…los gehts !! patreon.com/relevanceofliterature Show Notes: www.relevanceofliterature.com/notes/keeping-up-german-c1-speaker-episode-140 -- Our...

Infinite Jest’s Loose Ends #TDFWAfterEpisodes – Episode 139

Posted September 16, 202000:11:58

I've always wanted to post a #TDFW on a Wednesday, so here we go! (Also, vocab has been updated through the end of the novel.) patreon.com/relevanceofliterature Show...

“Flashlight” by Susan Choi – Episode 138

Posted September 14, 202000:28:41

A reintroduction of some of our work on shorties. Here we guide you through how Mackenzie approaches a second read of a short story. patreon.com/relevanceofliterature Show...

What does the word “fantods” mean? #TDFWAfterEpisodes – Episode 137

Posted September 10, 202000:13:02

A deep dive into the word "fantods," from its mysterious origins to DFW's own mother. Show notes: www.relevanceofliterature.com/notes/-episode-137 -- .pdf...