history of literature – Page 45

October 15, 2015

Is Literature Dying?

Okay, the new podcast is off to a great start! Many thanks to all the listeners, wherever you are, and whoever you may be. It seems that a lot of you have the same question I do: Is literature dying? I know what you’re thinking: sounds like a straw man! I get it, I get it.… Continue reading

Authors, Fiction, history of literature, Podcast, Writing

Arts, Authors, culture, great books, internet, is literature dying, Literature, Podcast, society

October 14, 2015

History of Literature Episode 1 – The Epic of Gilgamesh

Starting our journey with the surprisingly modern story of an ancient warrior-king whose restlessness drives him to seek immortality. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:36 — 23.1MB) Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS Continue reading

history of literature, Podcast

great books, History, Literature, Poetry

October 13, 2015

Next Episode: The Epic of Gilgamesh

Sneak preview of the next episode in The History of Literature (a new podcast I’ve been asked to host)… I know there are a lot of good translations out there (and a lot of bad ones). I’ve found this one by Stephen Mitchell to be the best. But is a fresh new translation enough to… Continue reading

bibliography, history of literature, Podcast

ancient works, Authors, epic of gilgamesh, Literature, Podcast, Poetry, stephen mitchell

October 12, 2015

Episode 0 – Battling the Beast

Here we go! Episode zero of our new podcast, The History of Literature, right here on jackewilson.com. Let me know what you think! Introducing the wildly unqualified host, Jacke Wilson. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 15:24 — 10.6MB) Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS Continue reading

history of literature, Podcast

great books, host, introduction, is literature dead, Jacke Wilson