The Literary Life Podcast14 Touko 2019

Episode 5: Gaudy Night, Ch. 4-7

This week on The Literary Life, Angelina and Cindy discuss the next few chapters of Gaudy Night by Dorothy Sayers. In this episode, Angelina explores the question of why all the epigraphs opening each chapter are from Renaissance writers. Aside from recapping plot points, Cindy and Angelina also chat about the following topics: the unnatural nature of the crime and of the cloistered atmosphere; the gothic themes present in this novel; Harriet's lack of self-awareness; further contemplations on love and marriage.

Upcoming Show Schedule:

Episode 7 (May 28): Gaudy Night ch 8-15
Episode 8 (June 4): Gaudy Night ch 16-23, complete
Episode 9 (June 11): Are Women Human? by Dorothy Sayers

Lot's Wife

by Anna Akhmatova (trans. by Richard Wilbur)

The just man followed then his angel guide
Where he strode on the black highway, hulking and bright;
But a wild grief in his wife's bosom cried,
Look back, it is not too late for a last sight

Of the red towers of your native Sodom, the square
Where once you sang, the gardens you shall mourn,
And the tall house with empty windows where
You loved your husband and your babes were born.

She turned, and looking on the bitter view
Her eyes were welded shut by mortal pain;
Into transparent salt her body grew,
And her quick feet were rooted in the plain.

Who would waste tears upon her? Is she not
The least of our losses, this unhappy wife?
Yet in my heart she will not be forgot
Who, for a single glance, gave up her life.

Book List:

Surprised by Oxford by Carolyn Weber

Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton

The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare (1967 film adaptation)

Are Women Human? by Dorothy Sayers

Connect with Us:

Find Angelina at https://angelinastanford.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ANGStanford/

Find Cindy at https://cindyrollins.net and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cindyrollins.net/

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Episode 348: "Lilith" by George MacDonald, Ch. 6-16

This week Angelina and Addison are back on The Literary Life podcast to continue their discussion series on George MacDonald's Lilith. Today's episode will cover chapters 6-16. They open the conversat...

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Episode 347: "Lilith" by George MacDonald, Intro and Ch. 1-5

On The Literary Life Podcast this week, Angelina and Thomas are joined by Addison Hornstra as they open a new book discussion series covering George MacDonald's Lilith: A Romance. This introductory co...

22 Syys 1h 16min

Episode 346: Finding the Education for Your Vocation with the Hornstra Sisters

This week on The Literary Life podcast, Angelina and Thomas sit down for another chat with Addison and Ella Hornstra to bring us an update on their literary lives and educational journeys. They open t...

15 Syys 1h 31min

Episode 345: "Best of" Series – The Literary Life of Addison and Ella Hornstra (Ep. 182)

On The Literary Life podcast today, we bring you a replay of a chat that Angelina, Cindy, and Thomas had with twin sisters Addison and Ella Hornstra. Together they have been given a literary home educ...

8 Syys 1h 52min

Episode 344: Watership Down by Richard Adams, Ch. 41-50

On The Literary Life Podcast this week, Angelina and Thomas cover the final chapters in our series on Richard Adams' Watership Down. They begin by taking a look at the epilogue in light of the journey...

1 Syys 59min

Episode 343: Watership Down by Richard Adams, Ch. 31-40

Today's episode of The Literary Life is part 4 of our series on Richard Adams' Watership Down. Angelina and Thomas discuss chapters 31-40 this week, starting with some thoughts on the conventions of l...

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Episode 342: Watership Down by Richard Adams, Ch. 21-30

On The Literary Life Podcast this week, Angelina and Thomas continue their series on Richard Adams' Watership Down, covering chapters 21-30 in this episode. Angelina opens the discussion with some tho...

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Episode 341: Watership Down by Richard Adams, Ch. 11-20

Welcome to The Literary Life Podcast and the second episode in our series on Richard Adams' Watership Down.This week Angelina and Thomas will be discussing chapters 11-20. In addition to covering the ...

11 Elo 1h 6min