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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Myron Tuman

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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.

Myron Tuman explores the representation and significance of stuttering, sensitive sons, and anorexia in literature.

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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.

Introduction

3min

Discussion on Emily Dickinson's Poetry

14min

Emotions and Tribute in the Face of Death

3min

Exploring Myron Tuman's Literary Journey and Personal Background

3min

The Impact of a Strange Experience

25min

Sensitive Sons and the Feminine Ideal in Literature

7min

Unmasking the Lyrical Genius: Exploring D.H. Lawrence's Writing and his Novel 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'

2min

Discussing Books, Thanking Contributors, and Teasing the Next Episode

5min

Jacke starts the show with a listener email and a look at Emily Dickinson's Poem #238 ("How many times these low feet staggered - "). THEN author Myron Tuman (The Stuttering Son in Literature and Psychology: Boys and Their Fathers, Don Juan and His Daughter: The Incestuous Lover in the Female Literary Imagination, stops by for a discussion of his early career, his rediscovery of his passion for nineteenth-century narratives, and the slew of books about literature he's written since then.

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The History of Literature

562 Literature Later in Life (with Myron Tuman)

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Rediscovering a Passion for 19th Century Narratives

The Influence of Literature on Travel Enthusiasts

The Power of Literature in Understanding Death

Exploring Authors' Personal Lives Through Their Works

Stuttering, Sensitive Sons, and Anorexia in Literature

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts