Beste Classic Books podcaster (2024)

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TEASER: Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin (1833) 5:01

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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Dare to transport yourself to the resonating rhythms and lyricism of the golden age of Russian literature wi…

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Love Dishonored in Euripides’ “Medea” (Part 3) 51:23

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Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Ancient Greece’s most notorious battle of the sexes, and Euripides’ rumination on the question of whether the Athenian ideals of rationality and moderation sufficiently honor the instinctual side of human nature. Upcoming Episodes: “A New Leaf” (Elaine May), “Whoso List to Hunt” and “They Flee From Me” (Thoma…

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The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper (1826) 24:29

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Prepare to venture on an extraordinary journey into the untamed wilds of early America with "The Last of the Mohicans" by James Fenimore Cooper in the latest episode of Sleep with Classic Books. Is your heart longing for a rugged adventure that echoes the conflict of clashing cultures and embodies the resilience inherent in the human condition? Can…

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813) 26:47

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We step back into the horse-drawn carriages of early 19th-century England in the latest episode of "Sleep with Classic Books." Join us as we waltz through the grand ballrooms of Jane Austen's beloved "Pride and Prejudice," guided by her skilled literary hand. Why has this regency romance captivated readers for more than two centuries? What makes El…

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Love Dishonored in Euripides’ “Medea” (Part 2) 41:30

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Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Ancient Greece’s most notorious battle of the sexes, and Euripides’ rumination on the question of whether the Athenian ideals of rationality and moderation sufficiently honor the instinctual side of human nature. Upcoming Episodes: “A New Leaf” (Elaine May), “Whoso List to Hunt” and “They Flee From Me” (Thoma…

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TEASER: The Prisoner of Chillon by Lord Byron (1816) 5:01

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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- The chill shores of Lake Geneva is our setting for this episode dedicated to Lord Byron's renowned classic, …

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A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov (1840) 29:23

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The turbulent backdrop of Russia in the 1840s is our setting as we navigate the stirring brilliance of Mikhail Lermontov's unforgettable masterpiece, "A Hero of Our Time". There's a complex duality within its enigmatic protagonist, Pechorin. We'll find an audacious story teetering between romantic idealism and societal cynicism. Listen now to disco…

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Love Dishonored in Euripides’ “Medea” (Part 1) 50:20

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Known for casting mythical heroes in human proportions, Eurpides has his hands full with Medea—homocidal sorcerous, granddaughter of the sun, and a woman who does not take betrayal lightly. Nevertheless, the poet is able to capture the agony of someone who has given up everything for love—family, home, and homeland—only to find her passion disregar…

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving (1820) 20:25

25d ago20:25

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Embark on a ghostly ride through the misty pages of American literature as we delve into Washington Irving's early 19th-century classic, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." This episode of Sleep with Classic Books takes you to the remote hamlet of Sleepy Hollow, New York, where a spectral figure known as the Headless Horseman haunts the town's quiet lan…

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Love and Loneliness in “Arthur” (1981) – Part 2 50:40

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It’s awful being alone, according to millionaire playboy Arthur Bach, and nobody should be alone. And so he forestalls this feeling by getting drunk, picking up prostitutes, and laughing at his own jokes. Yet love in its true form can be a lonely business, as his servant Hobson reminds him, because it involves growing up, getting serious, and takin…

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The Scottish Chiefs by Jane Porter (1809) 22:28

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Welcome to "Sleep with Classic Books," where we journey into the tempestuous Highlands of Scotland with the captivating historical novel, "The Scottish Chiefs" by Jane Porter. How did a book from the early 19th century, born in a time of transformation, become a stronghold of storytelling might? How did Jane Porter's profound Scottish roots inspire…

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TEASER: The Last Days of Pompeii by Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1834) 5:01

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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Our newest adventure takes us to ancient roman Italy and into Edward Bulwer-Lytton's masterpiece, 'The Last …

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Love and Loneliness in “Arthur” (1981) – Part 1 43:01

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It’s awful being alone, according to millionaire playboy Arthur Bach, and nobody should be alone. And so he forestalls this feeling by getting drunk, picking up prostitutes, and laughing at his own jokes. Yet love in its true form can be a lonely business, as his servant Hobson reminds him, because it involves growing up, getting serious, and takin…

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo (1831) 23:48

1M ago23:48

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Immerse yourself in a timeless tale of love, loss and the power of human spirit, set in medieval Paris. Our latest episode features "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Victor Hugo. This episode journeys through the cobblestone lanes of 1831, providing a radical transformation of the classic narrative into a poignant exploration of societal unconscious…

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Courtly Reciprocity in “Laustic” and “Guigemar” by Marie de France (Part 2) 50:16

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Wes & Erin continue their discussion of two of Marie de France’s most famous lais—”Laustic” and “Guigemar”—and how their narratives marry the “flesh” of text, art, and symbology, to the “spirit” of the spoken word (via dialogue, oaths and covenants, and authorial commentary), in order, perhaps, to communicate something of the mysterious and dangero…

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The Leatherstocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper (1841) 34:34

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Brace yourselves – the wilderness of 19th century North America awaits you. Our episode takes us deep into a heart-stirring saga about a society wrestling against the inevitable onset of progress, steeped in the untamed grandeur of the American wilderness. Our tale is "The Leatherstocking Tales" by James Fenimore Cooper. Feel the ceaseless brush be…

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TEASER: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen (1814) 5:01

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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Dive into the rich literary world of Jane Austen's "Mansfield Park" in this latest episode of Sleep with Cla…

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Courtly Reciprocity in “Laustic” and “Guigemar” by Marie de France (Part 1) 50:35

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The lai, a short narrative poem from the Middle Ages that treats themes of courtly love, was originally accompanied by music and sung by minstrels. But in the 1170s, poet Marie de France translated a series of Breton lais into French and, in so doing, converted an oral tradition into text. It’s no wonder, then, that her lais’ narratives are so ofte…

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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (1818) 25:51

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Welcome to 'Sleep with Classic Books', the podcast that reanimates the spirit of literary giants, one classic at a time. In this enthralling episode, we delve into the very core of the gothic horror genre, exploring the electrifying masterpiece, Frankenstein. In the summer of 1816, Mary Shelley embarked on a literary journey that culminated in Fran…

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Sight and Solitude in Le Samouraï (1967) by Jean-Pierre Melville (Part 2) 47:38

2M ago47:38

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Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Jean-Pierre Melville’s 1967 noir thriller “Le Samouraï,” and the surprising power of love to capture its fugitives, even if it means finding them in the most shadowy of underworlds. For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreon subscribers also get early…

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Sight and Solitude in Le Samouraï (1967) by Jean-Pierre Melville (Part 1) 42:26

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Jef Costello is a hit-man with airtight alibis, impeccable style, and a strict code of honor. Add to this a masterful ability to evade his pursuers, mobsters and authorities alike, and a simple but effective home alarm system in the form of a bird. But what he cannot orchestrate, control, or evade is the improvisational nature of a genuine encounte…

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (1811) 23:58

2M ago23:58

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Welcome to Sleep with Classic Books, where we unravel the majestic tales that have shaped literature. In this first installment, we’ll take you into the world of Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility,' a novel that has charmed readers since 1811. But what makes this classic so enduringly popular? Is it the rich blend of romantic intrigue and social …

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Trailer: Sleep with Classic Books 0:21

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“Notes from the Underground” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky: An Anatomy of Human Self-Destructiveness (Part 2) 1:08:58

2M ago1:08:58

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What is the cause of human self-destructiveness? Wes & Erin continue their discussion of “Notes from the Underground,” and its agonized rumination on whether freedom can be reconciled with love, individuality with virtue, and action with reflection. For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreo…

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“Notes from the Underground” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky: An Anatomy of Human Self-Destructiveness (Part 1) 48:39

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What is the cause of human self-destructiveness? According to Dostoyevkys’s underground man, this “most advantageous advantage” is designed to save freedom from the constraints of rationality, and vitality from the quiescence that follows success. Yet he himself finds freedom only in spite and fantasy, while in real life he oscillates between faile…

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Staking Claims in “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” (1948) (Part 2) 54:31

3M ago54:31

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Wes & Erin continue their discussion John Huston’s 1948 classic, “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.” For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreon subscribers also get early access to ad-free regular episodes. This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit AirwaveMedia.com to…

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Staking Claims in “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” (1948) (Part 1) 50:05

3M ago50:05

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It’s considered the definitive film on greed, a demonstration of just what the lust for gold can do to a man’s heart. Fred C. Dobbs starts out as a down-on-his-luck panhandler in a poor Mexican town and comes into a fortune of over $100,000 before the film’s end. Yet, in more ways than one, Dobbs never stops panhandling, never stops being subject t…

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Psychedelic Regrets in “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (Part 6)

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Wes & Erin continue their discussion of “Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/subtextapps for free appetizers for life. For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreon subscribers also get early access to ad-free regular episodes.…

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Psychedelic Regrets in “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” Part 5 54:52

3M ago54:52

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Wes & Erin continue their discussion of “Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/subtextapps for free appetizers for life. For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreon subscribers also get early access to ad-free regular episodes.…

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Psychedelic Regrets in “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (Part 4)

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Wes & Erin continue their discussion of “Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/subtextapps for free appetizers for life. For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreon subscribers also get early access to ad-free regular episodes.…

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Psychedelic Regrets in “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (Part 3) 53:07

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Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s classic poem, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreon subscribers also get early access to ad-free regular episodes. This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit Airwa…

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Psychedelic Regrets in “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” (Part 2) 39:34

4M ago39:34

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Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s classic poem, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreon subscribers also get early access to ad-free regular episodes. This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit Airwa…

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Psychedelic Regrets in “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” 53:56

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The ancient Mariner kills his Albatross with a carelessness that stands in stark contrast to his impulse for confession. For several days he and his shipmates feed the albatross, play with it, and treat it as if it were inhabited by a “Christian soul.” The mariner never tells the wedding guest why it is that he kills the bird, but the casual and se…

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Sins of Omission in “On the Waterfront” (1954) (Part 2) 35:22

5M ago35:22

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Wes & Erin continue their discussion of “On the Waterfront.” For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreon subscribers also get early access to ad-free regular episodes. This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit AirwaveMedia.com to listen and subscribe to other Airwave s…

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Sins of Omission in “On the Waterfront” (1954) (Part 1) 40:58

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Terry Malloy and his fellow longshoremen on the New York docks are witnesses to union corruption under labor boss Johnny Friendly, but won’t testify against him because of his violent intimidation tactics, which ensure that union members remain “D and D”—that is, deaf and dumb—to any illegal activity. When Terry’s collaboration with Friendly result…

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Consciousness Bemoaned in “Aubade” by Philip Larkin (Part 2) 53:02

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In the medieval tradition of courtly love, the aubade inverts the serenade. Where one heralds an evening arrival, the other laments a morning departure. In John Dunne’s famous poetic contribution to the genre, he chastises the sun for waking and so separating lovers, but consoles us with the notion that the power of the sun is ultimately subordinat…

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Consciousness Bemoaned in “Aubade” by Philip Larkin (Part 1) 40:46

5M ago40:46

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In the medieval tradition of courtly love, the aubade inverts the serenade. Where one heralds an evening arrival, the other laments a morning departure. In John Dunne’s famous poetic contribution to the genre, he chastises the sun for waking and so separating lovers, but consoles us with the notion that the power of the sun is ultimately subordinat…

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Carmilla - Ch 3 15:59

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You are listening to chapter 3 of Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, a free classic audiobook. Follow us on X: @classicbookspod Non-fiction, vintage, literature, novelAv Free Classic Books

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Carmilla - Ch 16 Conclusion (A Classic Audiobook by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu) 8:52

6M ago8:52

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You are listening to chapter 16 (Conclusion) of Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, a free classic audiobook. Follow us on X: @classicbookspod Non-fiction, vintage, literature, novelAv Free Classic Books

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Carmilla - Ch 15 Ordeal and Execution (A Classic Audiobook by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu) 8:23

6M ago8:23

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Carmilla - Ch 14 The Meeting (A Classic Audiobook by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu) 10:50

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Carmilla - Ch 13 The Woodman (A Classic Audiobook by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu) 11:00

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Carmilla - Ch 12 A Petition (A Classic Audiobook by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu) 10:27

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Carmilla - Ch 11 The Story (A Classic Audiobook by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu) 10:21

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Carmilla - Ch 10 Bereaved (A Classic Audiobook by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu) 7:09

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Carmilla - Ch 9 The Doctor (A Classic Audiobook by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu) 11:41

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Carmilla - Ch 8 Search (A Classic Audiobook by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu) 8:38

6M ago8:38

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Carmilla - Ch 7 Descending (A Classic Audiobook by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu) 12:49

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Carmilla - Ch 6 A Very Strange Agony (A Classic Audiobook by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu) 9:48

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Carmilla - Ch 5 A Wonderful Likeness (A Classic Audiobook by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu) 9:06

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