Classics You Slept Through

Classics You Slept Through

By Meredith Davis, Kyle DavisArtsBooks
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Classics You Slept Through episodes

  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 93 - Frankenstein (Chapters 5 - 9)
    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 93 - Frankenstein (Chapters 5 - 9)

    We've waded through the setup, we've heard Victor's family history, and now, we're at the moment you've been waiting for: the unveiling of the creature!

    The creative process here could probably do with a little more lightning and a dark tower in a storm, but no matter! We have the animation of a previously lifeless body! Come along as Frankenstein completes his life work - then goes off on a holiday?

    Let us know what you think, and we'll break down our take next episode.

    1 hr 30 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 92 - Frankenstein Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 4)
    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 92 - Frankenstein Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 4)

    Today we begin our exploration Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Just an obscure little book from the early 1800s. You've probably never heard of it.

    We start this one off talking about an introduction that's not in Kyle's edition, as well as the letters which form the framing device for the tale, before diving into the first four chapters.

    For next time, read through Chapter 9.

    1 hr 22 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 91 - Frankenstein (Chapters 1 - 4)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 91 - Frankenstein (Chapters 1 - 4)

    It's always exciting to embark upon a new book, and today, we are cracking open an all time classic! It's Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley!

    You know the outlines of this one - mad scientist reanimates a stitched together cadaver... but what happens next? Let's go beyond the pop culture depiction of everyone's favorite green, bolt-necked behemoth, and get the real scoop. Perhaps from the lips of the good Doctor himself, stuck in some ice on an expedition to the North Pole?

    Send us your thoughts, as we're discussing this next week!

    1 hr 30 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 90 - Winnie the Pooh Wrap-up

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 90 - Winnie the Pooh Wrap-up

    It has been a real delight, rediscovering the adventures of Christopher Robin and his stuffed friends come to life. I think it's pretty safe to say that we both thoroughly enjoyed this book. We'll wrap up our thoughts, and welcome yours at any of the social media links below.

    And don't forget to stick with us till the end, when we'll reveal our next classic book!

    For next time, we'll read through Chapter 4!

    49 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 89 - Winnie the Pooh Discussion 2 (Chap. 6 - 10)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 89 - Winnie the Pooh Discussion 2 (Chap. 6 - 10)

    Sadly, it's almost time to conclude our time with Christopher Robin and his friends, as we're discussing the final five chapters of the original Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne.

    We have birthdays and two (?) parties, a villainous plot, a brave exploration, and a disastrous flood.

    Next week we'll wrap up Pooh, as well as announce our next book! Won't you join us?

    1 hr 7 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 88 - Winnie the Pooh (Chapters 6 - 10)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 88 - Winnie the Pooh (Chapters 6 - 10)

    We've reached the final chapters of our short trip through the 100 Acre Wood, and we're sad to leave Pooh and friends.

    But first, there's a few adventures remaining! We search for the North Pole, have a little light kidnapping and blackmail, nearly drown in some flooding, and have a few parties along the way.

    1 hr 31 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 87 - Winnie the Pooh Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 5)
    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 87 - Winnie the Pooh Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 5)

    Today we're talking about the first five delightful chapters of Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne. These are classic stories you're probably familiar with, such as: Pooh attempting to get honey from some bees, Pooh getting stuck in a hole, and Eeyore losing his tale.

    This is a short book, so we'll finish it next time!

    47 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 86 - Winnie the Pooh (Chapters 1 - 5)
    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 86 - Winnie the Pooh (Chapters 1 - 5)

    Welcome to the public domain, Winnie the Pooh!

    On January 1st, 2022, Winnie the Pooh entered the public domain in the U.S., meaning that we can legally read it you! Come along as we start this beloved children's classic, full of endearing stories and characters. Listen along and find out why generations of children love this "silly old bear."

    Episode cover art is the book cover to the first edition of Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne, illustrated by E. H. Shepard, published by Methuen & Co. Ltd.

    1 hr
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 85 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Wrap-up
    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 85 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Wrap-up Discussion

    Our longest book to date (as measured by how long it took us to get through it!) is finally complete. We've traveled the Thames, and now it's time to say goodbye to J, Harry, and George. Perhaps we'll meet these three fellows again someday...

    If you're curious about the bygone attraction of Roadside America, there's a little about it here.

    Next episode, we're reading through chapter five!

    Don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, give us a Spotify rating star, and subscribe to our YouTube! Thanks for listening!

    51 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 84 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 5 (Chap. 16 - 19)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 84 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 5 (Chap. 16 - 19)

    Looks like we've got a rather quick one today. Our journey and it's end came about in rather straightforward fashion. Lots of travel tips, and just a few stories (not all of them humorous!) mixed in for good measure.

    Let's take a quick spin around this one, and wrap it up next week!

    24 min

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Do you wish you'd actually *read* all of your English assignments in High School? Think you're too old to read and understand the literary classics of yesteryear? Fear not! Join Kyle and Meredith as…