On today’s episode, I’ll be discussing “The Fall of the House of Usher” by Edgar Allan Poe. First published in 1839, it demonstrates how Poe changed the Gothic genre into what it would become. If you want to hear about incest, mental disorders, and crumbling houses, hit play.

On today’s episode, I’ll be concluding my discussion of Romeo and Juliet. If you want to learn how to get out of an unwanted wedding, why the friar sucks, and why patience is a virtue, hit play.

On today’s episode, I’ll be beginning my discussion of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. Written between 1591 and 1595, it is one of the most famous love stories of all time. If you want to learn how to get over a girl quickly, how to fall in love in 24 hours, and hear about marriage in the Italian Renaissance, hit play.

On today’s episode, I’ll be discussing "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. First published in 1892, it is a classic of feminist literature. If you want to find out about hysteria, women in walls, and idiot husbands, hit play.

Welcome to the Classics Abridged podcast! On this podcast, you’ll learn about classic literature in a fun and accessible way. This episode will introduce you to the basic format, content, and uploading schedule of the podcast, among other things. Hit play!