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The Classic English Literature Podcast

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★★★★★
4.8
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2 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
No
Date created
2022/07/25
Latest episode
2026/04/22
Average duration
26 min.
Release period
18 days

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Where rhyme gets its reason! In a historical survey of English literature, I take a personal and philosophical approach to the major texts of the tradition in order to not only situate the poems, prose, and plays in their own contexts, but also to show their relevance to our own. This show is for the general listener: as a teacher of high school literature and philosophy, I am less than a scholar but more than a buff. I hope to edify and entertain!

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Mighty Contests, Trivial Things: Alexander Pope's Satires
2026/04/22
Send us Fan Mail Today, you get to treat yourselves to a discussion of Pope's major satirical poems: The Rape of the Lock and The Dunciad.  And, as a special bonus, you get to endure a desultory introduction concerning the Beatles at a cocktail party as well as series of pop culture references that are no less than 40 years old.   The Texts: The Rape of the Lock: https://jacklynch.net/Texts/rapelock.html  The Dunciad: https://congresoartistas.masonicvipclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/the-dunciad.pdf Support the show If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it with a small donation.  Click the "Support the Show" button.  So grateful! Or  Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/classicenglishliterature Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you listen.  Thank you! Email: [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Podcast Theme Music: "Rejoice" by G.F. Handel, perf. The Advent Chamber Orchestra Subcast Theme Music: "Sons of the Brave" by Thomas Bidgood, perf. The Band of the Irish Guards Sound effects and incidental music: Freesounds.org My thanks and appreciation to all the generous providers!
Isaac Watt: The Father of English Hymnody
2026/04/05
Send us Fan Mail For this Easter holiday, I thought we'd look at a hymn lyric from a very influential writer who is often overlooked in discussions of literature: Isaac Watt.  You can find the full text of the lyric in the transcript. Additional Music: "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" perf. The Choir of St. Margaret's, Westminster (1931) His Master's Voice (B 3746) https://archive.org/details/78_when-i-survey-the-wondrous-cross_choir-of-st-margarets-westminster-miller-herber_gbia0438074b Support the show If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it with a small donation.  Click the "Support the Show" button.  So grateful! Or  Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/classicenglishliterature Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you listen.  Thank you! Email: [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Podcast Theme Music: "Rejoice" by G.F. Handel, perf. The Advent Chamber Orchestra Subcast Theme Music: "Sons of the Brave" by Thomas Bidgood, perf. The Band of the Irish Guards Sound effects and incidental music: Freesounds.org My thanks and appreciation to all the generous providers!

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4.8 out of 5
52 reviews
★★★★★
Marcy Marcy Marcy 2025/12/31
Informative and humorous
This is one of my favorite new podcasts. I wish any of my English classes had been as fun, interesting, and informative as these podcasts. I’m definit...
★★★★★
Refined Taster 2025/10/29
Great stuff! I’m getting an education!
I’ve just finished the two episodes on Milton’s Paradise Lost. Without dumbing down, the themes are explained in our modern vernacular. I envy Mr. ...
★★★★★
msbizzett 2024/08/06
Good stuff
For over a year now I’ve been going to sleep with Doug and Literature and History . I even give him some $$ every month. But you are giving him a good...
★★★★★
Chimbird 2024/03/20
Fascinating!
Lots of fascinating literary insight entertainingly delivered.
★★★★★
Hummingbird 7 2023/09/09
Thank you 😊
Your podcast is awesome 😎
★★★★★
Andreslocousa 2023/07/15
Top Notch
Venus, Venison and Venom. Find me a better three Vs. Top notch podcast
★★★★★
eworton 2023/02/06
best podcast!
i really love the in-depth analysis of the literature. very insightful👍
★★★★★
Tyler__Messer 2022/09/16
Content
Great content, really digs deep into the content of the books
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