Classics You Slept Through

Classics You Slept Through

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Classics You Slept Through episodes

  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 64 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 5 (Chap. 15 - 20)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 64 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 5 (Chap. 15 - 20)

    Today we go over the final chapters of The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde. We introduce some female characters to contrast our now diminished boys club, as well as discuss the notions of forgiveness and sin. Does Dorian seek forgiveness? Can he forgive himself and turn his life around? Is it even possible?

    If you're interested in reading The Oatmeal's ruminations on the meaning of happiness that Mere mentioned in the pod, you can find his comic here. For next episode, we'll wrap Dorian Gray and reveal our next book (which is actually going to be *two* books! That's a hint!). Send us your thoughts on this one, and we'll discuss soon.

    1 hr 18 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 63 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 15 - 20)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 63 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 15 - 20)

    We've reached the end of the book, and the threads are coming together. Dorian has committed his most heinous crime yet, and looped his old friend Alan into it as well. Will he get found out? Is there time for him to turn his life around and find love again? And what of James Vane's vow to kill the one responsible for poor Sibyl's death? Find out in this episode! Cover art for this episode is from the 1945 film adaptation of the novel.

    1 hr 43 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 62 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 4 (Chap. 11 - 14)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 62 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 4 (Chap. 11 - 14)

    We're discussing the penultimate section of The Picture of Dorian Gray, and after getting through some long descriptions of Dorian's new interests, we reach hot blooded murder!

    If you're interested in the Dorian Gray portrait that Mere found at The Art Institute of Chicago, take a look! For next episode, we're finishing the book!

    1 hr 17 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 61 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 11 - 14)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 61 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 11 - 14)

    Time jump!

    It's come to this. Dorian grows older, yet doesn't age. Rumors and stories swirl, people associated with Dorian wind up ruined, yet he endures. Surely, someone must talk to him about it. Perhaps his old friend, Basil, will be able to get through to him?

    1 hr 46 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 60 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 3 (Chap. 8 - 10)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 60 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 3 (Chap. 8 - 10)

    *** Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide. If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or herself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is staffed by certified crisis response professionals. ***

    Today we go over Dorian's reaction to Sibyl Vane's death, and how his two friends work through it with him. Harry is nonchalant, while Basil is more on the nonplussed side of things. Of course, we talk souls and beauty, and what Dorian does about the picture.

    58 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 59 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 8 - 10)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 59 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 8 - 10)

    *** Content Warning: This episode contains some rather callous and unhealthy discussion of suicide. If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or herself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is staffed by certified crisis response professionals. ***

    Tragedy strikes Dorian, but he's strangely unmoved. The picture begins to bother him more, and Lord Henry's corrupting influence continues apace!

    1 hr 19 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 58 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 2 (Chap. 4 - 7)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 58 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 2 (Chap. 4 - 7)

    We continue our discussions on art and it's nature, but now there's some "action" and drama introduced! Do we hear wedding bells for Dorian? And how will it affect his relationships with his two friends?

    Plus: the picture reappears!

    For next time: read up through chapter 10.

    58 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 57 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 4 -7)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 57 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 4 - 7)

    In addition to our regularly scheduled ruminations on life, beauty, and morality, this episode we introduce some plot advancement! Dorian's been affected by Harry, and now with his zest for life and beauty, he's got an announcement! Do I hear wedding bells??

    This episode's cover image is from Wilde's handwritten manuscript for Chapter Four.

    1 hr 47 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 56 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 3)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 56 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 3)

    Are you ready to ruminate on the nature of youth and beauty? We're going deep with this book, as Oscar Wilde calls us to consider some vexing concepts, and presents us with many contradictions to work through.

    Are we going to be able to make sense of any of it? Probably not, but we'll try!

    58 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 55 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 1 -3)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 55 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 1 -3)

    Today we're beginning The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde. The only novel written by the poet and playwright, it was highly controversial and caused a great deal of outrage, despite the publisher censoring the most offensive portions.

    We're reading the revised 1891 book version, which includes a preface in defense of art, which responds to some of the criticism the book previously received.

    This one is pretty deep, so send us those thoughts, and we'll work our way through it next episode.

    1 hr 35 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…