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The Great Books of Literature Podcast

The Great Books of Literature Podcast

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11 - Bonus Episode: On Reading 10 Great Books
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  • 11 - Bonus Episode: On Reading 10 Great Books

    In this bonus episode of the IPA's Great Books of Literature Podcast, John Roskam and Andrew Bolt talk about which book was their favourite, which characters stuck out for them, which author's life was most interesting to learn about and what they learned from reading 10 of the great books of Western Civilisation

    Thu, 20 Dec 2018 - 57min
  • 10 - Episode 10: The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky

    The Brothers Karamazov is one of the most influential books ever written. Dostoevsky uses the book to explore morality, religion and the concept of free will. In this episode, John Roskam and Andrew Bolt discuss the book, its themes and the life of Dostoevsky

    Wed, 19 Dec 2018 - 1h 08min
  • 9 - Episode 9: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

    Pride and Prejudice is the most popular romantic comedy of all time. This comedic look at marriage and relationships has sold over 20 million copies since being published in 1813. John Roskam and Andrew Bolt discuss the book, its themes and the life of Jane Austen

    Wed, 05 Dec 2018 - 1h 04min
  • 8 - Episode 8: The Radetzky March by Joseph Roth

    The Radetzky March is one of the most important novels of the 20th Century. Spanning three generations of the Trotta family, The Radetzky March explores culture and patriotism amidst a dying empire in the lead up to the First World War. John Roskam and Andrew Bolt discuss these themes, the book and the life of Joseph Roth

    Wed, 05 Dec 2018 - 1h 04min
  • 7 - Episode 7: The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope

    The Way We Live Now is Anthony Trollope’s searing criticism of the corruption at the top of British society. It was listed at number 22 in The Guardian’s top 100 books of all time. In this episode, John Roskam and Andrew Bolt discuss Trollope's life, the book and its themes.

    Wed, 07 Nov 2018 - 1h 05min
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