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Canonball

Canonball

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In this podcast we discuss the European literary canon and the history, culture, philosophy, art, and science that surrounds it.
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In this episode of Canonball we discuss the "The Life of King Alfred" written in the ninth century by Asser.
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Canonball - Discussing "Odes" By Horace
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02/19/23 • 38 min

In this episode of Canonball we discuss the "Odes," written by Horace in the first century BC.
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In this episode of Canonball we discuss the "Works and Days" and the "Theogony" written by Hesiod in the seventh century BC.
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In this episode of Canonball we discuss "A Sportsman's Notebook," which was written by Ivan Turgenev and first published in 1852.
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Canonball - Discussing "Dumpling" By Guy De Maupassant
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02/14/23 • 38 min

In this episode of Canonball we discuss the short story "Dumpling" by Guy de Maupassant.
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In this episode of Canonball we continue discussing "The New Science," which was written by Giambattista Vico and first published in 1725, before being republished in a revised edition in 1730, and a final edition in 1744. See also Part I for more on Vico.

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In this episode of Canonball we begin discussing "The New Science," which was written by Giambattista Vico and first published in 1725, before being republished in a revised edition in 1730, and a final edition in 1744. See also Part II for more on Vico.

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Canonball - Discussing "On Liberty" By John Stuart Mill
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02/19/23 • 48 min

In this episode of Canonball we discuss "On Liberty," which was written by John Stuart Mill and published in 1859.
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Canonball - Discussing "Poetics" by Aristotle
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02/17/23 • 42 min

In this episode of Canonball we discuss the "Poetics," written by Aristotle in the fourth century BC.
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In this episode of Canonball we discuss some of the writing of the 17th-century French playwright Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Moliere.
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How many episodes does Canonball have?

Canonball currently has 82 episodes available.

What topics does Canonball cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Canonball?

The episode title 'Discussing "On Liberty" By John Stuart Mill' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Canonball?

The average episode length on Canonball is 52 minutes.

How often are episodes of Canonball released?

Episodes of Canonball are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Canonball?

The first episode of Canonball was released on Feb 14, 2023.

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