The Classic English Literature Podcast Why Think About Literature?
Our first Subcast episode! I know it seems early, but I thought it important to put this out there as soon as possible: sort of justify the podcast's existence. . . .
Students often ask me: "Why do we have to learn this stuff?" It's a fair question. To many, it seems useless: reading novels and poetry won't help you be a better engineer or physician's assistant, won't keep you fit -- in fact, one can lead a beautiful life and never have read a sonnet. So why study it?
Oscar Wilde said that a "work of art is useless as a flower is useless." I love that: something may be useless without being worthless. This episode is my reply to students who look for a connection between literature and life.
Music: "Rejoice" (G.F. Handel) perf. Advent Chamber Orchestra
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Podcast Theme Music: "Rejoice" by G.F. Handel, perf. The Advent Chamber Orchestra
Subcast Theme Music: "Sons of the Brave" by Thomas Bidgood, perf. The Band of the Irish Guards
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