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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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A podcast for leaders, teachers and potential educators looking to teach at home or abroad
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Using her expertise as a seasoned literature professor, Linda M. Morra develops provocative, timely insights about books from Canada and elsewhere to show why stories are relevant for all of us. Hosted and written by Linda Morra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We are a podcast, a book club and a happy hour! Join us every month as we dive into a book of our choosing with a tasty drink pairing and food recipe to go with the theme! We will also be covering the history of the author and any movie/media adaptations of the written works we read. Episodes are released at the end of each month with social posts throughout to keep listeners engaged and informed on the literary works we are highlighting. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Liquo ...
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Dr. Lee Moore talks Chinese literature and Chinese culture more broadly.
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This podcast gives you a daily reading of classic literature, to ease your commute or help you through your English course
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We talk about books, life, and occassionally movies. Reading List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MrUOV-tSESafVr4wnCjnLwUks0ydV8BVxVOaCg3hk88/edit?usp=drivesdk
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Welcome to the podcast. Sit down, relax, and listen to some literature. Cover art photo provided by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@sharonmccutcheon
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The Global Novel is a podcast that surveys the narratology of world literature and history of translation from antiquity to modernity with a critical lens and aims to make academic education in literature accessible to the world.
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A podcast with books, alcohol, and lots of laughter. Daniella and Evelyne are sisters who have always shared book recommendations with each other. Join us while we drink and discuss books in the paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and epic fantasy genres!
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The ForceCast's Jedi Journals is a monthly literature podcast covering the past, present, and future of Star Wars literature.
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Hi readers, welcome to Literary Gupshup, Pune's first podcast on literature and writing. I, Vikas Prakash Joshi, your host and founder, will interview Pune's best known writers, translators and creative personalities to answer the questions you had but were too scared to ask. "How does one improve as a writer?" "How difficult is it to get published?" "How do you market yourself as a writer?" These are just some of the questions that I answer through these podcasts. For guys and girls new to ...
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their English Literature GCSE exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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The European Literature Network’s mission is to help promote international literature among a broader audience of England and to support other groups working in this area.
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Interesting conversations with scholars and practitioners in the field of Children's and Young Adult Literature
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Join Festival Podcast host Shani Akilah as she talks to writers Tice Cin, Jacqueline Crooks, Femi Fadugba and Helen Bowell about their work, their inspirations and their festival events.
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Welcome to LitSciPod: The Literature and Science Podcast! We are eager to talk interdisciplinarity, the similarities and differences between humanities and STEM subjects and feature interviews with leading scholars every episode.
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their English Literature A-Level exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes. To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/
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This podcast digs into the women's history and literature your teachers never told you about, the stories of women in all their raw, dynamic, adventurous, heroic, and tragic glory. Not only are we drumming up those lost tales of women that have been buried in the dusty old archives all over the world, but we are also retelling tales that previously have been told but we keep in the bawdiness, complexity, controversy, and horror. With an exciting array of knowledgeable and equally snarky gues ...
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A podcast stitched together from the corpses of mystery, noir and gothic literature and cinema https://thefrankenpod.wordpress.com
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Du lernst gerade deutsch? Hast Deutsch in der Schule? Oder möchtest mehr über die deutsche Sprache und Literatur erfahren? Dann bist du hier genau richtig! Wir versuchen das alles unter einen Hut zu bringen: Wir wollen Hilfestellung für Sprachanfänger geben, ihnen unser Land, unsere teilweise echt schrägen Sitten und Traditionen näher bringen. Dennoch gleichzeitig wollen wir auch Content für Fortgeschrittene Sprecher bieten und so bspw. über deutsche Literaturepochen oder Linguistik sprechen ...
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175 – Let’s Read the Original Snow White from 1812
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As a palate cleanser from the utter dreck that was Disney’s latest live action remake, I got cozy by my back yard fire pit and read the original 1812 version of “Snow White” as recorded by the Brothers Grimm. They made heavy edits to their folktales over the years, so you might be surprised by what’s in this older tale — including the fact that the…
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E10: The Sorrows of Young Werther
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Good morrow, listeners! It is our pleasure at Liquor & Literature podcast to present to you our 10th episode, The Sorrows of Young Werther! This classic romantic novel was written in 1774 by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Let’s hop in our carriage and take a ride back in time to learn about the life of this proclaimed author and the book that made him…
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A Garden and a Coy Mistress: Andrew Marvell
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Send us a text Which is better: the life of ascetic contemplation or one of passionate sensuality? Let's see what the last great poet of the Stuart era, Andrew Marvell, has to say about that. Support the show Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you listen. Thank you! Email: classicenglishlitera…
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What We Oughta Know ... About Powerful, Internationally-Recognized & Accomplished Women
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In this first episode of Season 6 of Getting Lit With Linda, the host – Linda Morra – begins with a few important announcements: GLWL is now being supported by the Canada Council for the Arts! With that support, we have a "special" season that we're calling GETTING LIT GOES GLOBAL. It means we are emphasizing books or topics that take on internatio…
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174 – The Snow White Remake was Dreadful
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To nobody’s surprise, Snow White (2025) was awful and has pulled in my lowest Snape Score ever for its total lack of faithfulness to its literary source material. I usually approach episodes with the attitude that the stories and people on my show are my guests, and I try to roll out the red carpet by dressing my best and doing some nice graphics a…
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173 – Can the Paddington Statue Be Repaired?
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A beloved statue of Paddington Bear in author Michael Bond’s hometown of Newbury was sawed in half by two guys for reasons that are hard to comprehend. The culprits have been caught, but can the damage to this adorable statue be fixed? Luckily I know someone who knows a thing or two about fiberglass — my dad.…
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172 – Rachel Zegler wasn’t wrong about Snow White being so 1937
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Disney’s live action remake of Snow White is nearly upon us. This is the most pre-hated movie ever, largely because the film’s star Rachel Zegler disparaged the original film as being “very evidently” a product of 1937. She wasn’t wrong about that — the only problem was her attitude. https://youtu.be/8kSimEe6-Yw…
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Dave Cullen is a YouTuber who focuses on pop culture and science fiction, and his debut novel Deus V Machina: A Cody Stockton Mystery is one of the most intersting independent books I’ve read in a while. This novel blends multiple genres in creative and unexpected ways, and it will appeal to thoughtful teenagers who are ready to think about complex…
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Season 6: Happy International Women's Day Wishes + Teaser
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Happy International Women's Day - this is our Teaser for Season 6, in which a special guest joins Linda Morra to share our International Women's Day wishes with you, the listeners of Getting Lit With Linda! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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170 – What Ben Dixon Loves About Independent Publishing
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Ben Dixon is back on the show! The author of the Neil Peel book series has now published Vengeance and Honour, a fun sword and sorcery adventure. He also has useful advice for writers who want to publish a children’s book, but aren’t sure about whether to try for traditional publishing or take the leap and go for independent publishing. Ben has put…
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The Earliest Tales of Robin Hood (Out of Time Episode 2)
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Send us a text Here's another episode in our foundling series "Out of Time." Today, I correct an oversight from our 15th century literature discussions and survey the very earliest surviving tales of the outlaw and all-around-swell-guy Robin Hood! Let's jump in the Wayback Machine! Here's a link to the Robin Hood Project at the University of Roches…
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More Swindles from the Late Ming - Sex, Scams and Sorcery - Interview with Bruce Rusk and Christopher Rea
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Lock up your daughters and watch your wallet. In this episode, we are going to take a look at stories from the late Ming's most famous grift manual, a book by Zhang Yingyu. For this episode, the translators, Bruce Rusk and Christopher Rea have kindly agreed to come on talk about this text without stealing anything. I highly recommend this book to a…
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In this episode, I’m talking to Eoin MacCarthaigh. This is the latest in a running series of conversations between Eoin and I, where we share 3 things each from the world of education that have been causing us some consideration. We discuss: 1. The purposes for teaching English and what this subsequently means for writing instruction 2. My attempts…
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Tom Sherrington - Mode A and Mode B Teaching - London
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In this episode, I’m talking to Tom Sherrington. Tom is a former headteacher, current education consultant and author. He writes the popular blog teacherhead.com and his books include The Learning Rainforest and best-seller Rosenshine’s Principles in Action. He also co-authors the Teaching WalkThrus series with Oliver Caviglioli and edits the In Ac…
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E9: The Lady from the Black Lagoon
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Lights! Camera! Action! For this episode of Liquor & Literature, we are going back to classic Hollywood and diving into a biography, The Lady from the Black Lagoon written by Mallory O’Meara. This book tells the untold story of the woman behind the creation of The Creature of the Black Lagoon’s costume, Milicent Patrick. Is this a blockbuster of an…
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"Macbeth" Historical Context: Pleasing the King? 🤴 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore how Macbeth may have been written to gain favor with King James I after his ascension to the throne in 1603. We’ll discuss how the play’s Scottish setting and its portrayal of a Scottish king would have appealed to James, who was also James VI of Scotland. We’ll examine Shakespeare’s depiction of witches as evil, alig…
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"Macbeth" Historical Context: Divine Right of Kings 🤴 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore the concept of the Divine Right of Kings, a 17th-century belief that monarchs were chosen by God and answerable only to Him. We’ll discuss how this doctrine framed any attempt to overthrow a king as a sacrilegious act. Then, we’ll examine its relevance in Macbeth, where King Duncan’s rightful rule is disrupted by Macb…
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"Macbeth" Historical Context: Political Unrest 🤴 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore the historical context of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, written around 1606 during a period of political uncertainty in England. We’ll discuss the reign of James I, whose mixed Catholic and Protestant heritage led to widespread distrust. We’ll examine how his lack of support for Catholics contributed to plots against him, in…
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"Macbeth": Act 1 - Scenes 4-5 🗡️ GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore Act 1, Scenes 4 and 5 of Macbeth, focusing on ambition and manipulation. We’ll discuss King Duncan’s announcement that Malcolm will be his heir, unsettling Macbeth and intensifying his desire for the throne. We’ll examine Macbeth’s aside, where he acknowledges his ambition despite its disloyalty. Then, we’ll turn to L…
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A Christmas Carol: Stave 3 - Fred's Party 🎉 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore Scrooge’s journey with the Ghost of Christmas Present and the lessons he learns along the way. We’ll discuss his visit to various Christmas celebrations, including Fred’s house, where his nephew expresses pity for Scrooge’s self-imposed misery. We’ll examine the ghost’s revelation of Ignorance and Want—two wretched ch…
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A Christmas Carol: Stave 3 - The Cratchits' Home 💔 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore Scrooge’s journey with the Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol. We’ll discuss his visit to the Cratchit family’s humble yet joyful Christmas, where he witnesses Tiny Tim’s frailty and learns of his potential fate. We’ll examine how the ghost’s chilling prediction and reminder of Scrooge’s past callousness …
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"Macbeth": Historical Context - Gender Roles in Jacobean England 🎭 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore gender roles and expectations in Jacobean England, focusing on the position of women and societal norms. We’ll discuss the expectation that wives should be subservient to their husbands, often facing physical punishment for disobedience. We’ll examine how Shakespeare’s female characters, such as Lady Macbeth, challeng…
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"Macbeth": Historical Context - The Supernatural 🧙♀️ GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore the concept of the supernatural in Shakespeare’s Macbeth and its significance in the play. We’ll discuss 17th-century attitudes towards witchcraft, including the widespread fear and its association with misfortune and pacts with the Devil. We’ll examine King James I’s intense fear of witchcraft and his role in the per…
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"Ozymandias": The Language 🔡 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore Percy Bysshe Shelley’s characterization of Ozymandias as a symbol of tyrannical rulers who abuse their power. We’ll discuss how Shelley portrays Ozymandias as arrogant through specific poetic techniques. We’ll examine the use of imperative language and repetition, highlighting how these devices reflect his desire for …
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"Ozymandias" Themes: The Negative Portrayal of Ozymandias 👺 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore Percy Shelley’s Ozymandias and its critique of tyrannical rulers and the misuse of power. We’ll examine how Shelley uses harsh and unpleasant language, with words like frown and sneer, to evoke disdain for Ozymandias. We’ll also discuss the role of alliteration, particularly the repetition of ‘c’ and ‘b’ sounds in phr…
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"Ozymandias" Themes: The Ephemeral Human Power 🦸♂️ GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore Percy Shelley’s poem Ozymandias and its central theme—the fleeting nature of human power. We’ll discuss how the ruined statue serves as a metaphor for the decay of political authority. We’ll also examine Shelley’s use of juxtaposition, contrasting Ozymandias’ past glory with his present ruin. Finally, we’ll analyze th…
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"Macbeth": Act 1, Scene 3 🤴 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore Act 1, Scene 3 of Macbeth, where the witches reappear, showcasing their malevolent nature as they plot against a sailor. We’ll examine their three prophecies—hailing Macbeth as Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and future king—while Banquo is told his descendants will be kings. As Macbeth soon learns he has been grant…
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A Christmas Carol: Introducing Scrooge and Marley 🥶 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll analyse the introductory section of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, focusing on the characterisation of Ebenezer Scrooge. We’ll discuss how Scrooge is presented as a cold, miserly, and friendless individual through his physical description and interactions with others. We’ll also introduce Jacob Marley, Scrooge’s deceased…
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An Inspector Calls: Act 2 Summary 🎭 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore Act Two of An Inspector Calls, focusing on revelations and shifting blame within the Birling family. We’ll discuss Gerald’s confession of an affair with Daisy Renton and its impact on his engagement to Sheila. We’ll examine Mrs. Birling’s denial of involvement with Eva/Daisy and her rejection of her plea for help, una…
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A Christmas Carol: Stave 1 - Marley's Ghost ⛓️ GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore the opening of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, focusing on the appearance of Jacob Marley’s ghost. We’ll discuss how Marley’s heavy chains, forged from his greedy life, symbolise the consequences of his actions. We’ll examine his warning to Scrooge about his growing chain and the chance for redemption. Finally, we…
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A Christmas Carol: Stave 1 - Scrooge and the Supernatural 👻 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll analyse the initial section of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, focusing on the introduction of the supernatural. We’ll highlight how Dickens employs symbolism and imagery, such as fog and ghostly apparitions, to create an atmosphere of unease and foreshadow the events to come. We’ll examine the description of Scrooge's dr…
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"A Christmas Carol": Outline of the Story 🥶 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore the plot of A Christmas Carol and the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge. We’ll begin with his initial miserly nature and follow his journey toward compassion. We’ll discuss the pivotal visitations from Jacob Marley and other spirits, who guide Scrooge through visions of his past, present, and possible future. Finally…
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"An Inspector Calls": Act 1 - Mrs Birling Key Quotes 🕵️ GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore the character of Mrs. Birling in J.B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. We’ll focus on key quotations from Act 1 that reveal her personality, attitudes, and role in the play. We’ll discuss how her dialogue reflects important themes and provides insight into her character. Finally, we’ll examine how analyzing Mrs. Birlin…
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"An Inspector Calls": Act 1 - Mr Birling Key Quotes 🕵️ GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore the character of Mr. Birling in Act 1 of An Inspector Calls. We’ll focus on key quotations that reveal his personality, beliefs, and role in the play. We’ll also discuss how his dialogue reflects important themes, using specific examples to analyze his character. Finally, we’ll consider how understanding Mr. Birling’s…
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"An Inspector Calls": Act 1 - Sheila Key Quotes 🕵️ GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore the character of Sheila in J.B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. We’ll focus on key quotes from Act 1, examining how they reveal her role and development in the play’s opening scenes. We’ll also discuss how Sheila’s dialogue provides insight into her character and the themes of the play, using specific examples to illu…
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"Ozymandias" by Percy Bysshe Shelley: Rhythm ✍🏼 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll look at how Shelley uses fractured rhythm and rhyme in Ozymandias to reflect the decay of the king’s authority. We’ll examine the poem’s irregular rhyming scheme, which defies traditional sonnet structures, highlighting the temporary nature of human creations. We’ll also focus on how the disruption of iambic pentameter in Ozy…
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"Ozymandias" by Percy Bysshe Shelley: Irony 👑 - GCSE & English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore the literary devices in Shelley’s poem Ozymandias, with a focus on irony and satire. We’ll examine how the crumbling statue highlights the contrast between Ozymandias’s belief in his eternal power and the reality of its decay. We’ll also look at the authoritative tone he used when commissioning the statue, now surroun…
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A Christmas Carol: Stave 1 - Scrooge's Attitudes to Christmas and the Poor 😠 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore Ebenezer Scrooge’s miserly nature and disdain for Christmas. We’ll look at his dismissive attitude toward his nephew Fred’s festive spirit, his indifference to the poor, and his resentment over giving his clerk, Bob Cratchit, a paid day off. Scrooge sees poverty as a personal failing and believes society’s provisions …
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"Macbeth": Summary Act 1, Scene 1 🤴 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore Act 1, Scene 1 of Macbeth and its key events. We’ll discuss how thunder and lightning create a dark, ominous atmosphere from the very start. We’ll then examine the arrival of the three witches on the battlefield, introducing the play’s supernatural themes and setting the stage for the unfolding tragedy. Don't miss out…
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"Macbeth": The Concept of Tragedy 🤴 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore the concept of tragedy and its application to Shakespeare’s Macbeth. We’ll discuss how tragedies center on characters who make fatal mistakes, endure suffering, and often face death, as seen with Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. A key element of tragedy is the character’s downfall—a shift from a position of honor to disaster…
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"Ozymandias" by Percy Bysshe Shelley: Key Ideas 📚 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore the key ideas in Percy Bysshe Shelley’s poem Ozymandias. We’ll discuss its central message—the fleeting nature of power and humanity’s insignificance compared to the vastness of nature and time. We’ll examine the arrogance of rulers, like Ramses II, and how their pride often leads to oppression. In contrast, we’ll con…
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To Justify the Ways of God: John Milton's Paradise Lost (episode 2)
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Send us a text We return to Milton's magnificent octopus today with an eye toward evaluating the epic's success according to its own mission statement: "to justify the ways of God to men." How does Milton approach the great theological problems of evil and suffering, divine foreknowledge, and free will? Support the show Please like, subscribe, and …
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"Ozymandias" by Percy Bysshe Shelley: Summary 📚 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll explore Percy Bysshe Shelley’s poem Ozymandias, which tells the story of a traveller discovering the ruined statue of a once-powerful king in a vast desert. Ozymandias, another name for Ramses II, was a mighty Egyptian pharaoh, yet his legacy has crumbled with time. We’ll discuss Shelley’s background as a Romantic poet with r…
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An Inspector Calls: Act 1 Summary 🕵️♂️ GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we’ll break down Act 1 of the play, focusing on the Birling family's celebration of Sheila’s engagement to Gerald, which showcases their wealth and status. We’ll explore Mr. Birling’s confident speeches about business and the future, which are abruptly interrupted by the arrival of Inspector Goole. The Inspector announces the suici…
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169 – Good, Bad and Ugly Romances
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Happy Valentine’s Day! Children’s Literature isn’t usually about romance, but there are some great — and not so great — couples that have made an impression on me over the years. They can teach kids a lot about what a good relationship should (or shouldn’t) be! Find out which romances I think are Good, Bad, and Ugly. Also, you’ll hear that co-host …
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The Dog Man book series by Dav Pilkey is DUMB. It’s IMMATURE. And so is the new movie adaptation. And those are COMPLIMENTS!! Find out how accurately the comics were adapted to the screen, with input from the 11, 10, 8, and 4 year old experts who came with me to the theater. Apologies for the background noise in this episode — emergency repairs are…
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167 – How Star Trek Introduced Me to Shakespeare
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When I was a kid of course I had heard of Shakespeare, but I didn’t think much about it . . . until I saw a scene from Henry V performed in an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Introducing classic art to kids is easier than you think — it just needs to happen in small, interesting, digestible moments that tempts young readers to discover m…
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Anthony Cockerill - Director of the National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE) - York
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In this episode I’m speaking to Anthony Cockerill. Anthony is the new director of NATE, which is the National Association for the Teaching of English. NATE is an independent, non-funded, not-for-profit educational charity that provides publications and training for English teachers at all key stages that has helping English teachers from around the…
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Sexy Satan: John Milton's Paradise Lost (episode 1)
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Send us a text Sexy Satan, what have you done? You made a fool of every one! On this episode we tackle the rather thorny question of Paradise Lost's charismatic protagonist (?) or antagonist (?) or antihero (?): the hottest guy in Hell. Why does an epic on the cosmic history of Christianity, written by a radical Puritan, present us with so commandi…
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