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The History of Literature

562 Literature Later in Life (with Myron Tuman)

Nov 2, 2023
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'.
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  • 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.

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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.

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