With millions of downloads, hundreds of hours of soundtracked content, and an overall emphasis on the cultural history behind famous works of literature, Literature and History is one of the most popular independent podcasts on its subject. Starting with Sumerian cuneiform in 3,100 BCE, Literature and History moves forward in chronological order through Assyriology, Egyptology, the Old Testament, Ancient Greece and Rome, the birth of Christianity, and the early Middle Ages. The show's current season is on early Islamic history. A typical episode (they average about two hours) features a general introduction to a work of literature, then a full summary of that work that expects no prior knowledge, and finally, an analysis of the cultural, biographical, and historical forces that gave rise to the work in question. Original symphonic and ambient background music is woven throughout each show, and all episodes offer free full, illustrated, footnoted transcriptions as well as quizzes for purposes of review. The show has no advertisements, and its host takes pride in a professional approach that avoids chitchat and ephemera and gets straight to the educational content. You can listen to the episodes in any order, although most listeners begin at the beginning and proceed from there, as the podcast itself is chronologically organized. Doug Metzger finished his Ph.D. in literature in 2011. His chief scholarly interest, following his dissertation work, continues to be 19th-century realism and postbellum American philosophy.

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With millions of downloads, hundreds of hours of soundtracked content, and an overall emphasis on the cultural history behind famous works of literature, Literature and History is one of the most popular independent podcasts on its subject. Starting with Sumerian cuneiform in 3,100 BCE, Literature and History moves forward in chronological order through Assyriology, Egyptology, the Old Testament, Ancient Greece and Rome, the birth of Christianity, and the early Middle Ages. The show's current season is on early Islamic history.

A typical episode (they average about two hours) features a general introduction to a work of literature, then a full summary of that work that expects no prior knowledge, and finally, an analysis of the cultural, biographical, and historical forces that gave rise to the work in question. Original symphonic and ambient background music is woven throughout each show, and all episodes offer free full, illustrated, footnoted transcriptions as well as quizzes for purposes of review. The show has no advertisements, and its host takes pride in a professional approach that avoids chitchat and ephemera and gets straight to the educational content. You can listen to the episodes in any order, although most listeners begin at the beginning and proceed from there, as the podcast itself is chronologically organized.

Doug Metzger finished his Ph.D. in literature in 2011. His chief scholarly interest, following his dissertation work, continues to be 19th-century realism and postbellum American philosophy.

Literature and History

Amateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. Contact the show at historyofliteraturepodcast@gmail.com.

The History of Literature

Welcome to your new favourite book club. If you enjoy deep dives into the greatest books ever written, you will love Hardcore Literature. Provocative poems, evocative epics, and life-changing literary analyses. We don't just read the great books - we live them. Together we'll suck the marrow out of Shakespeare, Homer, and Tolstoy. We'll relish the most moving art ever committed to the page and stage from every age. Join us on the reading adventure of a lifetime.

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CraftLit — Annotated Audiobooks for Busy People Love classic literature…or wish you did? CraftLit is a weekly podcast featuring classic audiobook chapters paired with entertaining literary commentary that makes great books easier—and more fun—to understand. Host Heather Ordover explains historical references, vocabulary, and cultural context before each chapter so listeners can fully enjoy the story. Think of it as a global book club for classic literature, perfect for listening while commuting, crafting, walking, or doing chores. CraftLit has been in continuous weekly production since 2006, making it one of the longest-running literature podcasts. Listeners also send in voicemail comments that keep the show feeling like a lively reading group. Authors featured include: • Jane Austen • Mark Twain • Elizabeth Gaskell • Mary Shelley • Wilkie Collins • Alexandre Dumas • Robert Louis Stevenson Recent and current readings include Mark Twain’s Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc and Elizabeth Gaskell’s Cranford. Classic audiobooks—because loving great books in a busy world is tough.

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CraftLit — Annotated Audiobooks for Busy People

Love classic literature…or wish you did?

CraftLit is a weekly podcast featuring classic audiobook chapters paired with entertaining literary commentary that makes great books easier—and more fun—to understand. Host Heather Ordover explains historical references, vocabulary, and cultural context before each chapter so listeners can fully enjoy the story.

Think of it as a global book club for classic literature, perfect for listening while commuting, crafting, walking, or doing chores.

CraftLit has been in continuous weekly production since 2006, making it one of the longest-running literature podcasts. Listeners also send in voicemail comments that keep the show feeling like a lively reading group.

Authors featured include:

• Jane Austen
• Mark Twain
• Elizabeth Gaskell
• Mary Shelley
• Wilkie Collins
• Alexandre Dumas
• Robert Louis Stevenson

Recent and current readings include Mark Twain’s Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc and Elizabeth Gaskell’s Cranford.

Classic audiobooks—because loving great books in a busy world is tough.

CraftLit

Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature – Second Year Classics, C667, Professor [REDACTED]. This course discusses the Anterran Civilization, examining the evidence regarding the recent archeological ruins uncovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. The earliest human society, [REDACTED] years older than previously known to exist, will provide opportunities for analysis of ancient writing and thought. Topics include literature, religion, and philosophy. Wednesdays, Room 014 Brussels Hall, Harbridge University.  295681 Additional resources can be found on the class website: https://www.wlfdr.com/mot.

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Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature&nbsp;– Second Year Classics, C667, Professor [REDACTED].&nbsp;This course discusses&nbsp;the Anterran Civilization, examining the evidence regarding the recent archeological ruins uncovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. The earliest human society, [REDACTED] years older than previously known to exist, will provide opportunities for analysis of ancient writing and thought. Topics include literature, religion, and philosophy. Wednesdays, Room 014 Brussels Hall, Harbridge University.&nbsp; 295681



Additional resources can be found on the class website: https://www.wlfdr.com/mot.

Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature

Why do great novels, poems and plays move us and excite us? How can they change the way we look at ourselves and the world? What do these authors have to teach us? Why do they matter? There are no better answers to these questions than those provided by the authors themselves. We want to let them speak. Professing Literature is not a broad summary of major works. Instead, it will zero in on one or two key passages, looking at them closely in order to figure out what is at stake. The goal will be to appreciate an author’s brilliance by seeing him or her in action. We will unpack key phrases, images and metaphors and we will consider the techniques the writer uses to make ideas come alive.

Why do great novels, poems and plays move us and excite us? How can they change the way we look at ourselves and the world? What do these authors have to teach us? Why do they matter? There are no better answers to these questions than those provided by the authors themselves. We want to let them speak. Professing Literature is not a broad summary of major works. Instead, it will zero in on one or two key passages, looking at them closely in order to figure out what is at stake. The goal will be to appreciate an author’s brilliance by seeing him or her in action. We will unpack key phrases, images and metaphors and we will consider the techniques the writer uses to make ideas come alive.

Professing Literature

John Roskam and News Ltd Journalist and host of The Bolt Report Andrew Bolt discuss the great books of literature. Each episode covers a new book as the pair discuss the themes, the lives of the authors and the impact each book has had on civilisation.

The Great Books of Literature Podcast

This podcast follows the required reading list from the AP Spanish Literature course of the College Board. It's recorded in Spanish and the goal is to help students and teachers analyze these complex texts. For any questions, comments, suggestions, or requests, please email me at carinaspanish@gmail.com. Thanks and happy listening! Need Spanish tutoring? Whether you are taking AP Spanish Language/ Literature, or a university Spanish course, you can count on my +10 years of teaching and tutoring experience and a 100% passing rate. Email me at carina@carinaspanish.com for more info!

This podcast follows the required reading list from the AP Spanish Literature course of the College Board. It's recorded in Spanish and the goal is to help students and teachers analyze these complex texts. For any questions, comments, suggestions, or requests, please email me at carinaspanish@gmail.com. Thanks and happy listening!

Need Spanish tutoring? Whether you are taking AP Spanish Language/ Literature, or a university Spanish course, you can count on my +10 years of teaching and tutoring experience and a 100% passing rate. Email me at carina@carinaspanish.com for more info!

Carina Spanish - AP Spanish Literature

Welcome to this upper beginner / intermediate podcast told in beginner-friendly, easy spoken Latin. I'm Irene Regini, and every other Saturday I'll chat about everything concerning Latin (literature, language, culture), my own life and reflections and the questions you'll ask me. The same episodes are available in full video format on my YouTube channel. Kickstart your Latin in 5 days 👉 https://pages.saturalanx.eu/abovo-challenge This is a Satura Lanx production (listen to my other podcasts: Litterae Latinae Simplices, Rara avis).

Welcome to this upper beginner / intermediate podcast told in beginner-friendly, easy spoken Latin. I'm Irene Regini, and every other Saturday I'll chat about everything concerning Latin (literature, language, culture), my own life and reflections and the questions you'll ask me. The same episodes are available in full video format on my YouTube channel.

Kickstart your Latin in 5 days 👉 https://pages.saturalanx.eu/abovo-challenge

This is a Satura Lanx production (listen to my other podcasts: Litterae Latinae Simplices, Rara avis).

Ab ovo (usque ad mala)

The ForceCast's Jedi Journals is a monthly literature podcast covering the past, present, and future of Star Wars literature.

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Jedi Journals: Star Wars Literature Podcast

Competitive Literature is a podcast where hosts Julie Greiner and Grace Freud (Thomas) compete each week to determine who has the best opinions on a book picked, and judged, by our guest. Who is smart? Who is bad? All that and more will be answered on Competitive Literature.

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Each week, Fr. Marc Boulos discusses the content of the Bible as literature. On Tuesdays, Fr. Paul Tarazi presents an in-depth analysis of the biblical text in the original languages.

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ASMR podcast of whispered and soft-spoken readings of public domain books to help you relax and sleep. Perfect for anyone looking for sleep podcast, sleep stories. ASMR stories, whisper stories, sleep ASMR, and whisper ASMR. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting at www.patreon.com/relaxingliterature or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/relaxinglit to help improve the quality. You can also support by subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Thanks for listening! relaxingliterature.com https://linktr.ee/RelaxingLiterature

ASMR podcast of whispered and soft-spoken readings of public domain books to help you relax and sleep. Perfect for anyone looking for sleep podcast, sleep stories. ASMR stories, whisper stories, sleep ASMR, and whisper ASMR. 

If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting at www.patreon.com/relaxingliterature or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/relaxinglit to help improve the quality. You can also support by subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Thanks for listening! 

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Relaxing Literature

Three jerky socialists talk about books you've probably heard of. With Megan Tusler, Tristan Schweiger, and Katie K.

Better Read than Dead: Literature from a Left Perspective

Latinitium.com offers a podcast in Latin on various subjects, ranging from idiomatic expressions and literature to random curiosities. Visit Latinitium.com for more Latin audio, books, and guides for learning Latin well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latinitium.com offers a podcast in Latin on various subjects, ranging from idiomatic expressions and literature to random curiosities. Visit Latinitium.com for more Latin audio, books, and guides for learning Latin well. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Latinitium — Latin literature, history, and expressions

Film, Literature and the New World Order is a monthly podcast series from CorbettReport.com. In this series, James Corbett of The Corbett Report and a rotating series of guests dissect a different book or movie each month, examining its messages, exposing propaganda, understanding connections and finding the real agenda (and sometimes the real solutions) offered to us in the media we consume.

The Corbett Report - Film, Literature and the New World Order

The Slavic Literature Pod is your guide to the literary traditions in and around the Slavic world. On each episode, Cameron Lallana sits down with scholars, translators and other experts to dive deep into big books, short stories, film, and everything in between. You’ll get an approachable introduction to the scholarship and big ideas surrounding these canons roughly two Fridays per month.

The Slavic Literature Pod is your guide to the literary traditions in and around the Slavic world. On each episode, Cameron Lallana sits down with scholars, translators and other experts to dive deep into big books, short stories, film, and everything in between. You’ll get an approachable introduction to the scholarship and big ideas surrounding these canons roughly two Fridays per month.

The Slavic Literature Pod

Where rhyme gets its reason! In a historical survey of English literature, I take a personal and philosophical approach to the major texts of the tradition in order to not only situate the poems, prose, and plays in their own contexts, but also to show their relevance to our own. This show is for the general listener: as a teacher of high school literature and philosophy, I am less than a scholar but more than a buff. I hope to edify and entertain!

Where rhyme gets its reason! In a historical survey of English literature, I take a personal and philosophical approach to the major texts of the tradition in order to not only situate the poems, prose, and plays in their own contexts, but also to show their relevance to our own. This show is for the general listener: as a teacher of high school literature and philosophy, I am less than a scholar but more than a buff. I hope to edify and entertain!

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Literature and History

The History of Literature

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Entitled Opinions (about Life and Literature)

CraftLit

Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature

Professing Literature

Entitled Opinions (about Life and Literature)

The Great Books of Literature Podcast

Carina Spanish - AP Spanish Literature

Ab ovo (usque ad mala)

Jedi Journals: Star Wars Literature Podcast

Competitive Literature

The Bible as Literature

Relaxing Literature

Better Read than Dead: Literature from a Left Perspective

Latinitium — Latin literature, history, and expressions

The Corbett Report - Film, Literature and the New World Order

The Slavic Literature Pod

The Classic English Literature Podcast