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Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
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Analysis of Swimmers in 'Great Expectations'
The speakers analyze the curious detail in Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations' about the characters Magwitch and Compison being described as remarkable swimmers. They discuss whether this was a forgivable error considering the lack of knowledge about swimming in Dickens' era, and one speaker highlights Dickens' own passion for swimming. The chapter ends with acknowledgements and a promotion for the podcast's Patreon.
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