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“Emma” by Jane Austen – Episode 87

Posted February 16, 2020 • 00:11:27

An overview of the audacious "Emma," and why I struggle so much with the ending of the novel. Brittanica: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Emma-novel-by-Austen -- Our...

“The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allen Poe – Episode 86

Posted February 9, 2020 • 00:08:31

We seep ourselves into a touch of February #HorrifyingClassics with a look at Edgar Allen Poe's infamous short. .pdf of “The Tell-Tale Heart” by...

DFW5 “Infinite Jest” (55-121) #ThursdayswithDFW – Episode 85

Posted February 6, 2020 • 00:25:08

Guys, this book is an absolute masterpiece. Here's my 25-minute ode to some-70 pages of the beginning section. -- Open Survey: https://forms.gle/zSV7uQexiUk8SWfR8 What...

The Lit Pop Movement – Episode 84

Posted February 2, 2020 • 00:09:07

What is the lit pop movement, and why is it being used to introduce new literature to would-be readers? Comments or questions? Leave them here: www.relevanceofliterature.com/episode-comments/comments-on-lit-pop Pew...

DFW4 “Infinite Jest” (39-55) #ThursdayswithDFW – Episode 83

Posted January 29, 2020 • 00:13:42

Some vague insight into Mario, Hal's brother, and two mini check-ins on the medical attaché...much to cover for this short section of IJ. --- Open...