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The History of Literature
Amateur 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 historyofliterature.com/donate. Contact the show at [email protected].
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4.7 stars from 1,865 ratings
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“Several years ago Jacke did an episode on the poem Goblin Market. My favorite episodes are ones in which Jacke reads to us. This particular ep sent me down a wild path of internet searching for all things related to that poem. I still think about it all the time. Looking forward to whatever Jacke...”Read full review »
kva11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/24
Ahistoric extremist gay propaganda
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“The arrogance is crazy and ofc I even found it on this podcast. Enough is enough”
LovefromIstanbul via Apple Podcasts ·
Turkey ·
08/21/24
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“I have enjoyed so many episodes but the reading and discussion of Hemingway’s “hills like white elephants”, I particularly enjoyed. Particularly because I could hear 2 voices superimposed over the reading: Donald and Kamala”
Photonicholas via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
08/12/24
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