
Episode 259: "Best of" Series - The Literary Life of Thomas Banks (Ep. 78)
The Literary Life Podcast
Reflections on Reading and Teaching
This chapter explores the life of a single teacher, detailing their daily routine focused on reading, cooking, and jazz music while reflecting on solitude and the importance of literature in education. The speakers discuss their personal reading habits, preferences for English literature over American writers, and the influence of their travels and family on their literary pursuits. They also candidly share anecdotes about their teaching experiences and the impact of a lifetime of reading on their approach to education.
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