Weekly discussion of Fiction from The New Yorker. We provide accessible reviews, perfect for readers who prefer a personal interpretation over stuffy literary c...
Check out this week's episode where we discuss Shakespeare Part II, Sonnet 18.
We know Shakespeare can seem hard to understand, so our goal is for you to walk away with the understanding that you already have everything you need to decode this dated language. This sonnet is well-known and will help you better connect with the words of the world's greatest playwright.
#shakespeare #sonnets #poetry
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Extra Literary Affairs - The War of the Clowns - Flash Fiction
Check out this week's new episode of Extra Literary Affairs, a LitFiction podcast, where I discuss a flash fiction story, "The War of The Clowns" by Mia Couto, with my two special guests, Jenna and Brian. If you have read flash fiction and walked away confused and feeling like you missed the point, don't worry! Follow along as I lead my guests towards a deeper understanding of the text.
#flashfiction #literature
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The Aleph - Jorge Luis Borges
New Episode!
Check out this week's episode where we discuss "The Aleph" by Jorge Luis Borges. If you have are curious to read his dense and complex stories, this is the perfect place to start. "The Aleph" is an unrequited love story, full of passion, longing, and desperation to reunite with a loved one. Follow along as we discuss a little more about Borges' life and the possible inspiration for his work.
#literature #shortstory
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Extra Literary Affairs - How to Read Shakespeare
Welcome back to Extra Literary Affairs, a LitFiction Podcast. This week I am determined to demonstrate how Shakespeare is not as difficult as you may think. In less than 10 minutes, you will walk away with a better grasp of how to read his work and tools to decode his writing.
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Shakespearean Sonnet 94
Check out this week's episode where we discuss Shakespearean Sonnet 94. Our goal is to show you that understanding and decoding Shakespeare is not as difficult as it may seem. His words are still very much relevant today and certainly worth the effort!
#literature #shakespeare #sonnets #poetry
Weekly discussion of Fiction from The New Yorker. We provide accessible reviews, perfect for readers who prefer a personal interpretation over stuffy literary critiques; we’re not scholarly, we’re “scholar-ish”.
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