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Craunch the Marmoset, Buy Cat in Pocket: The Book Mark Twain Called “Perfect”
What happens when a Portuguese publisher who doesn’t know English attempts to bring out an English phrase book? This great 2011 piece from Splitsider tells the whole story. Continue reading
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Just Because…
Because some days you just need 48 seconds like these to keep you going… Check out our own look at a different Huh Oh Meh Eh Er by listening to the History of Literature Podcast Episode 3 – Homer: He was a blind poet whose stories of heroes and gods helped launch an incredible era of literary and… Continue reading
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Exciting Discovery Revealed Tomorrow!
WOW! I don’t want to overpromise until I hear more details, but it sounds like tomorrow will be a Very Big Day for The History of Literature Podcast. Here’s a hint: Come back tomorrow for the Restless Mind Show when all will be revealed. Or just subscribe to the History of Literature Podcast (iTunes | Android | RSS… Continue reading
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The History of Literature Episode 3 – Homer
He was a blind poet whose stories of heroes and gods helped launch an incredible era of literary and cultural flourishing. History of Literature host Jacke Wilson takes a look at the influence that Homer had on the minds of Ancient Greece – and the resonance that the epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey still have for us… Continue reading
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New Feature: Leave Me a Message!
Testing… testing… 1, 2, 3… is this thing on? I’m trying out a new feature for the blog/podcast: voicemail! And I could use your help. But first, why am I doing this? Because, because, because – you guys are really the stars of this blog. Always have been, always will be. The comments are routinely better… Continue reading
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Jacke’s back! Some exciting news…
Hello everyone! I’m sorry it’s been so long. I missed you! Thank you all for the comments and emails, they were truly wonderful and sustaining during my break. You are good, good people. And now… the news! I’ve been asked to host a pair of brand new podcasts, The History of Literature and The Restless… Continue reading
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Excused Absence!
Friends! I’m sorry for the long delay, and thank you for all your kind words and emails. I hope to be back soon. And yes, I’m doing perfectly well – I’ve been bitten by the Long Novel bug, which is dominating my time. I hope to have some updates soon. In the meantime, please feel… Continue reading
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The Mirrors of Bergman
Bergman + Plath + Vivaldi = Exquisite: Continue reading
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Life’s Unanswerable Questions
Just a quick reminder that we’re still taking suggestions for Life’s Unanswerable Questions, which we’ll be featuring on an upcoming episode of the Jacke Wilson Show. Tell me (either by email or by leaving a comment) what questions have long tormented you, and I’ll do my best to alleviate your curiosity…or at least join you… Continue reading
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The Bing/Bowie Christmas Mystery – The Will Ferrell Angle
Okay, we’ve been having fun with this one. The slightly famous (let’s say “underground famous”) clip of David Bowie dropping in on Bing Crosby on an old Bing Crosby Christmas special. They eventually deliver a beautiful, soaring version of “Little Drummer Boy.” If somehow you’ve never heard this, don’t miss the song. Bing’s down-low crooner’s… Continue reading
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