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The Joy of Serious Literature

The Joy of Serious Literature

Bryant Alan Davis

The internet's last best hope for the cultural redemption of literary criticism.
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The Joy of Serious Literature - Episode 0: An Introduction

Episode 0: An Introduction

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11/21/16 • 4 min

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The Joy of Serious Literature - Episode 1: The Prefiguration of Lalo Cura by Roberto Bolaño
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11/22/16 • 18 min

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The Joy of Serious Literature - Episode 8 | The Genius of Decadence | The Wings by Yi Sang
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10/17/17 • 27 min

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When we think about literature, the last thing that comes to mind is the celebrity interview. Yet in the hands of the journalist Gay Talese, the lives of the famous are laid bear with all the insight, rhetorical verve, beauty, and tragedy of the best of short stories.

Join our wayward host as he examines the writing of Gay Talese, contemplates the minute examination of the famous, and basks in the glory of the greatest essay ever written about losing.

Frank Sinatra has a Cold on This American Life: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/574/sinatras-100th-birthday

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The Joy of Serious Literature - Episode 2 | The Tyranny of Conformity | The Vegetarian by Han Kang
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02/03/17 • 33 min

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How many episodes does The Joy of Serious Literature have?

The Joy of Serious Literature currently has 11 episodes available.

What topics does The Joy of Serious Literature cover?

The podcast is about Culture, Literature, Art, Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on The Joy of Serious Literature?

The episode title 'Episode 1: The Prefiguration of Lalo Cura by Roberto Bolaño' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Joy of Serious Literature?

The average episode length on The Joy of Serious Literature is 25 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Joy of Serious Literature released?

Episodes of The Joy of Serious Literature are typically released every 46 days, 15 hours.

When was the first episode of The Joy of Serious Literature?

The first episode of The Joy of Serious Literature was released on Nov 21, 2016.

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