A precursor to gothic literature and science fiction genres, Frankenstein is a novel fuming with imagination as it depicts a well known horror story. Shelly’s gothic fiction is written in epistolary form as a means of correspondence between the failed writer Robert Walton and his sister, while he is away on a dangerous expedition in search of fame. Some major themes explored in the gothic classic are the fallibility of ambition and knowledge, revenge, prejudice, isolation, and the imperfecti ...
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William Godwin (1756-1836), philosophical anarchist, novelist and intellectual, kept a diary from 1788 until a few weeks before his death. The diary has recently been transcribed and edited and is available on the web at: http://godwindiary.bodleian.ox.ac.uk. It offers a hugely detailed if deeply cryptic window on Godwin's literary life, his familial life (as the lover and then husband of Mary Wollstonecraft and the father of Mary Shelley), and his connections into an extraordinary range of ...
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A weekly conversation between writers Dolly Alderton and Pandora Sykes, that covers highbrow and lowbrow culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this weekly comedy podcast, Rebecca Leib and Lindsay Harbert bring you the stories of Boss Bxtches past and present.
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A show focusing on the A-Level Politics specification led by a teacher with over a decade of experience teaching the subject.
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Inspired by “Classic Tales” and “Lore” podcast, I created this podcast to share tales written by women writers deemed classic literature and popular fiction of their time. "Wildflower Tales" aims to cultivate an appreciation for the literary heritage of female authors, some still known, many not. Wildflowers are known for their distinct varieties, and so too were these pioneering writers. Each writer brought her own unique voice, perspective, and experiences to the literary table. From the s ...
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Jane Austen is one of my all-time favourite authors and I love the Georgian Period in British History, so I've decided to share my passion with you all and talk to you about different subjects surrounding Jane Austen. The episodes will be weekly (hopefully, I have a health issue so it might not always be exact) and they will break down into a few different categories:A History of England by a Partial, Prejudiced and Ignorant Historian. (General Georgian\Regency history)A. Lady (Jane's Life)T ...
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15 - Vol. II, Chapter III
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19 - Vol. II, Chapter VII
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20 - Vol. II, Chapter VIII
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23 - Vol. III, Chapter II
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24 - Vol. III, Chapter III
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25 - Vol. III, Chapter IV
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27 - Vol. III, Chapter VI
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28 - Vol. III, Chapter VII
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8: The Three Misses Benedict at Yale by Mrs. Burton Harrison
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Today, a light romantic tale that could easily be made into a Hallmark movie today. Written by Constance Cary Harrison, an American writer who shared many a glance into the elite New York Society she hosted. Places to Learn More About the Author Looking for more on Constance Cary Harrison’s life and literary contributions? Here are four excellent r…
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7: The Swiss Peasant by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
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Today's episode is a romantic tale set during the time of the French Revolution from Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, an American writer best known for novel, Frankenstein. Places to Learn More About the Author Looking for more on Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s life and literary contributions? Here are four excellent resources to explore: A comprehensiv…
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6: The Four-Fifteen Express by Amelia B. Edwards
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Today, we're setting off on a literary journey through the captivating world of Amelia B. Edwards as we explore one of her most popular supernatural tales, "The Four-Fifteen Express," a tale that combines mystery, intrigue, and a vital cigar case. Places to Learn More About the Author Looking for more on Amelia B. Edwards' life and literary contrib…
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5: The Wind in the Rose-bush by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
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Today, we're embarking on a haunting tale with Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, an American writer known for known for her contributions to New England regionalist literature. In this episode, we share Freeman’s short ghost story “The Wind in the Rose-bush," an eerie tale of that blends domestic life with the supernatural and considered one of her bes…
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4: The Shell of Sense by Olivia Howard Dunbar
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Olivia Howard Dunbar's hope for a revitalization of supernatural fiction was realized decades after her article appeared, as a number of writers—many of them women—published stories featuring phantoms of various kinds. She herself contributed to that renaissance, writing several psychological ghost stories that also display her interest in marriage…
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3: The Eternal Feminine by Carolyn Wells
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Today, we embark on a light literary adventure, venturing into the charming realm of American author Carolyn Wells, where we delve into some humorous excerpts of "The Eternal Feminine." Places to Learn More About the Author Looking for more on Carolyn Wells’ life and literary contributions? Here are four excellent resources to explore: Read this wo…
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2: Mrs. Manstey's View by Edith Wharton
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Wildflower Tales, Episode #2 - Mrs. Manstey's View by Edith Wharton Born into high society in 1862, Edith Wharton defied societal norms to become a renowned novelist known for her keen observations of the human condition. In this episode, we share Wharton’s first published short story "Mrs. Manstey's View," a poignant tale of loneliness, change, an…
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1: The Ruby and the Caldron by Anna Katherine Green
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Wildflower Tales, Episode #1 – The Ruby and the Caldron by Anna Katherine Green Today, we're embarking on a thrilling tale with Anna Katherine Green, the trailblazing author who forever shaped the mystery genre. In this episode, we share one of Green’s short stories "The Ruby and the Caldron," that includes a party, embarrassment, love and yes, a s…
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Conservatism - The Core Values of Conservatism
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In this episode I talk through the core values of conservatism for the A-Level Politics specification.
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Liberalism - Key thinker: John Stuart Mill
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In this episode I discuss the political thought of John Locke, one of the key thinkers from the liberalism section of the A-Level Politics specification.
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Liberalism - Key thinker: Mary Wollstonecraft
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In this episode I discuss the political thought of Mary Wollstonecraft , a key thinker in the liberalism section of the A-Level Politics specification.
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Liberalism - Key thinker: John Locke
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In this episode I explore the political thought of John Locke, one of the key thinkers within the liberalism section of the A-Level Politics specification.
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Liberalism - The Core Values of Liberalism
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In this episode, I discuss the core values of liberalism, relating this back to key thinkers and the debate between classical and modern liberals over the size and role of the state.
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Goodbye and Good Riddance Smallpox!
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The next major historical event on our Addicted Austenite list is Edward Jenner and his Smallpox vaccine.Catherine Price tarafından oluşturuldu
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A Vindication on the Importance of Mary Wollstonecraft
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This episode explores the historical importance of Mary Wollstonecraft's writing and publishing A Vindication on the Rights of Woman and the parallels we can see in Jane Austen's own writing.Catherine Price tarafından oluşturuldu
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Oh, Just One More Revolution
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This long-overdue episode is about the industrial revolution of the late 17- early 1800s and where we see it in Jane's novels.Catherine Price tarafından oluşturuldu
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This episode looks at the French Revolution and how it affected Jane's family.Catherine Price tarafından oluşturuldu
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Diving further into the historical context of Jane's novels, this episode looks at the Australian Penal Colony set up in 1788.Catherine Price tarafından oluşturuldu
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Around the World With Captain Cook
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Continuing important historical events in Jane's life, this episode looks at the voyages of Captain Cook and the 'mysterious' way he died.Catherine Price tarafından oluşturuldu
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The American Revolutionary War of Independence (Or Whatever You Want to Call It)
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Starting off our run of important historical events during Jane's lifetime this episode looks at the American Revolution and War of Independence, the latter of which started the year Jane was born. Here is the link to the myths article I mention in the episode if you're curious (I do love a good bit of myth busting): https://www.smithsonianmag.com/…
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I Let My Fingers Do The Talking
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This episode looks at whether or not Jane Austen knew some sign language, and what kind of sign language it might have been.Catherine Price tarafından oluşturuldu
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