Author and literature enthusiast Myron Tuman joins the show to discuss his early career and his passion for nineteenth-century narratives. They analyze Emily Dickinson's poem #238 and explore themes of death. Tuman reflects on a strange experience and its impact on him, as well as the concept of the sensitive son and the feminine ideal in literature. They also delve into D.H. Lawrence's writing and his novel 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'.
The podcast explores the emotional impact of death through an analysis of Emily Dickinson's poem '238: How many times these low feet staggered'.
Myron Tuman discusses the connection between authors' personal lives and the themes and characters in their literary works.
Myron Tuman explores the representation and significance of stuttering, sensitive sons, and anorexia in literature.
Deep dives
Rediscovering a Passion for 19th Century Narratives
Myron Tumen, an author, shares how he rediscovered his love for 19th century narratives and started writing books on various related topics.
The Influence of Literature on Travel Enthusiasts
A listener emails the podcast host, thanking him for not surveilling his listeners but suspects he is aware of their thoughts as he announces a new series on reading poems by Emily Dickinson.
The Power of Literature in Understanding Death
The podcast examines Emily Dickinson's poetry, with a deep focus on her poem '238: How many times these low feet staggered', conveying the emotional impact of death.
Exploring Authors' Personal Lives Through Their Works
Myron Tumen discusses the connection between authors' personal lives and the themes and characters in their literary works.
Stuttering, Sensitive Sons, and Anorexia in Literature
Myron Tumen delves into the representation and significance of stuttering, sensitive sons, and anorexia in literature, citing works by authors such as Melville and D.H. Lawrence.
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