The Classic English Literature Podcast

De: M. G. McDonough
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  • Sumário

  • Where rhyme gets its reason!In a historical survey of English literature, I take a personal and philosophical approach to the major texts of the tradition in order to not only situate the poems, prose, and plays in their own contexts, but also to show their relevance to our own. This show is for the general listener: as a teacher of high school literature and philosophy, I am less than a scholar but more than a buff. I hope to edify and entertain!
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Episódios
  • To Justify the Ways of God: John Milton's Paradise Lost (episode 2)

    To Justify the Ways of God: John Milton's Paradise Lost (episode 2)
    Feb 17 2025

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    We return to Milton's magnificent octopus today with an eye toward evaluating the epic's success according to its own mission statement: "to justify the ways of God to men." How does Milton approach the great theological problems of evil and suffering, divine foreknowledge, and free will?

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    Podcast Theme Music: "Rejoice" by G.F. Handel, perf. The Advent Chamber Orchestra
    Subcast Theme Music: "Sons of the Brave" by Thomas Bidgood, perf. The Band of the Irish Guards
    Sound effects and incidental music: Freesounds.org
    My thanks and appreciation to all the generous providers!
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    43 minutos
  • Sexy Satan: John Milton's Paradise Lost (episode 1)

    Sexy Satan: John Milton's Paradise Lost (episode 1)
    Feb 2 2025

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    Sexy Satan, what have you done? You made a fool of every one!

    On this episode we tackle the rather thorny question of Paradise Lost's charismatic protagonist (?) or antagonist (?) or antihero (?): the hottest guy in Hell. Why does an epic on the cosmic history of Christianity, written by a radical Puritan, present us with so commanding and appealing a character?


    Additional music: "Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky)" by Bill Conti. https://archive.org/details/rocky_202111/1976+-+Rocky/01.+Gonna+Fly+Now+(Theme+from+Rocky).mp3


    Support the show

    Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you listen. Thank you!

    Email: classicenglishliterature@gmail.com

    Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and YouTube.

    If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it with a small donation. Click the "Support the Show" button. So grateful!

    Podcast Theme Music: "Rejoice" by G.F. Handel, perf. The Advent Chamber Orchestra
    Subcast Theme Music: "Sons of the Brave" by Thomas Bidgood, perf. The Band of the Irish Guards
    Sound effects and incidental music: Freesounds.org
    My thanks and appreciation to all the generous providers!
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    41 minutos
  • A Minor Announcement and a Major Request

    A Minor Announcement and a Major Request
    Jan 19 2025

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    Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you listen. Thank you!

    Email: classicenglishliterature@gmail.com

    Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and YouTube.

    If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it with a small donation. Click the "Support the Show" button. So grateful!

    Podcast Theme Music: "Rejoice" by G.F. Handel, perf. The Advent Chamber Orchestra
    Subcast Theme Music: "Sons of the Brave" by Thomas Bidgood, perf. The Band of the Irish Guards
    Sound effects and incidental music: Freesounds.org
    My thanks and appreciation to all the generous providers!
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    11 minutos
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