“I work in a large office resembling that of Joseph K.'s in Orson Welles' adaptation of The Trial. It is not an environment bustling with readers. Rather, it is the sort of place where the carrying of a book is regarded with suspicion by some and vague amusement by others. So I can't stress enough how grateful I am to have found The History of Literature podcast, I feel I'm in the company of kindred souls every time I listen. I enjoy the programme so much in fact that I have begun to rather like my walk into work, while previously I felt each morning like some condemned man catching his last glimpses of freedom before crossing The Bridge of Sighs. If you love books this podcast will engage you, inspire you, lead you to revisit old favourites, and direct you to writers and works that perhaps you've yet to explore.”Read full review »
Dr. Aira via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/14/17
“Quite simply the best podcast out there on the history of literature. Accept no imitations. My favorite episodes are when Jacke and Mike Palindrome take off the gloves and have at it (I'll even forgive Mike for dissing Don Quixote).”Read full review »
@scottferk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/17
“I adore this podcast. I may not always agree with Jacke, but his take on books and poetry is always interesting and to the point. His delivery is confessional - I feel as if he is whispering in my ear, telling me secrets about so many things. Every episode is a mind-expanding experience - even...”Read full review »
Dabble58 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/22/20
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