The LRB Podcast Jane Austen, Simone de Beauvoir and Herodotus
Aug 21, 2024
Guest
Clare Bucknell
Guest
Colin Burrow
Guest
Judith Butler
Guest
Adam Shatz
Guest
Emily Wilson
Guest
Thomas Jones
Clare Bucknell, a literary contributor, and Colin Burrow, an expert on Austen, dive into the social intricacies of 'Emma,' especially a revealing picnic scene. Judith Butler, a leading philosopher, joins Adam Shatz to discuss misogyny and the dualities of womanhood from 'The Second Sex,' shedding light on societal constructs. Meanwhile, Emily Wilson and Thomas Jones unpack Herodotus' 'Histories,' exploring the narrative complexities of truth and empire, plus their insights on cultural practices that define Greek identity.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Tensions of a Summer Picnic at Box Hill
02:12 • 2min
Languor and Social Dynamics
03:46 • 8min
Dichotomies of Womanhood in Mythology
12:08 • 10min
Herodotus: Truth, Lies, and Empire
21:44 • 7min
Cultural Practices and the Concept of Greekness in Herodotus
28:40 • 3min