The Spouter-Inn; or, A Conversation with Great Books

Nov 08 2024 107 ep. 51 mins 35
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Suzanne and Chris talk about great books—but what does “great” even mean?

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75. My Life.

Nov 08 2024 37 mins  
Lyn Hejinian’s book of poetry (a curiously constructed autobiography of sorts) anchors a reflection on this cluster on Essays, Essaying, Stories, Storying.

74. Shapes of Native Nonfiction.

Nov 01 2024 42 mins  
On a collection of contemporary nonfiction essays by Indigenous writers.

73. Dancing on Our Turtle’s Back.

Oct 25 2024 45 mins  
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson’s 2011 book Dancing On Our Turtle's Back explores story and resurgence.

72. The Essays of Michel de Montaigne.

Oct 18 2024 44 mins  
On Michel de Montaigne’s original collection of essays from the sixteenth century.

71. Troilus and Criseyde.

Oct 10 2023 53 mins  
Geoffrey Chaucer's narrative poem Troilus and Criseyde.

70b. Bonus: Dick Davis on Translating Persian Poetry.

Sep 18 2023 40 mins  
Dick Davis, translator of Layli and Majnun, The Conference of the Birds, and other Persian poetry.

70. Layli and Majnun.

Sep 05 2023 59 mins  
Nezami Ganjavi's 12th century poem, Layli and Majnun (also known as Layla and Majnun).

69b. Bonus: Mark Sundaram and Aven McMaster on Etymology.

Jul 15 2023 43 mins  
Mark Sundaram and Aven McMaster from The Endless Knot on etymology.

69. The Etymologies.

Jun 30 2023 48 mins  
Isidore of Seville's medieval encyclopedia, The Etymologies.

68. The Consolation of Philosophy.

Jun 07 2023 58 mins  
The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius.