Classics Abridged

On today’s special Halloween episode, I’ll be discussing “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving. First published in 1819, it is a spooky tale that changed the face of American Literature and has become a part of American mythology. If you want to hear about a ghostly horseman, a smashed pumpkin, and an unfortunate school teacher, hit play.

On today’s episode, I’ll be concluding my discussion of The Importance of Being Ernest. If you want to learn how to eat muffins, the dangers of writing three-volume novels, and who Jack really is, hit play.

On today’s episode, I’ll be beginning my discussion of The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde. First performed in 1895, it is a humorous critique of Victorian society and has become a staple of English theater. If you want to hear about cucumber sandwiches, severe chills, and Victorian catfishing, hit play.

On today’s literary history interlude, I’ll be discussing The Harlem Renaissance. This 20th century movement was a golden age of African American art, literature, and music that brought attention to Black artists and would help shape the activism of the Civil Rights Movement. If you’d like to learn more, hit play.

On today’s poetry interlude, I’ll be discussing the life and work of Langston Hughes. An important figure in the Harlem Renaissance and the African American literary canon, Hughes was a brilliant poet who helped shape 20th century poetry. If you’d like to learn more, hit play.