Classics You Slept Through

Classics You Slept Through

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Classics You Slept Through episodes

  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 54 - A Princess of Mars Wrap-up

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 54 - A Princess of Mars Wrap-up

    We've finished our time upon Barsoom, but have we really learned anything? We'll break down our thoughts on the book and reveal our next title.

    If you're interested in the idea of the how we use our individual tools to process race in America (especially with regard to Christianity), the book I mentioned is Divided by Faith, by Christian Smith and Michael Emerson.

    Also, I'm very chagrined that the 'commencement speech' by Vonnegut that I referenced is neither a speech nor by Vonnegut. It's actually a column in the Chicago Tribune, by Mary Schmich. It gained internet life (and the Vonnegut connection) as an email forward in the late 90s. So, yes, I was taken in by an email your grandmother would post on Facebook. (Though, in my defense, Vonnegut is on record as saying he'd be proud to have written it).

    Don't forget to follow us on social media and subscribe to the new YouTube channel, where these discussion episodes will be up in video form as well! (Reading pods are audio only, but also available on YouTube!)

    Next episode: The first three chapters of A Picture of Dorian Gray

    50 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 53 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 5 (Chap. 24 - 28)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 53 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 4 (Chap. 24 - 28)

    We've reached the end of A Princess of Mars, and boy, do things take a turn quickly! We yadda yadda our way through fights, diplomacy, and NINE WHOLE YEARS, all to end up right back where we began. Shall we explore and discuss all of this together? Don't forget to subscribe to the new YouTube channel, where these discussion episodes will be up in video form as well! (Reading pods are audio only, but also available on YouTube!)

    46 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 52 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 24 - 28)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 52 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 4 (Chapters 24 - 28)

    It's the final section of the book and we're bringing together the final threads of the story. Does John end up with Dejah Thoris? Will Tars Tarkas ever find out about his relation to Sola? How does John get home to write this memoir for us?

    Hang on, listen, and we'll read it all to you.

    This episode's cover art is by artist Gregory Manchess (www.manchess.com).

    51 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 51 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 4 (Chap. 19 - 23)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 51 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 4 (Chap. 19 - 23)

    It's the penultimate section of A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs. We've got Martian tournament brackets, Infrastructure Week™, military administrative procedures, and a whole lot of casual genocide!

    As we roll into the new year, we've got an expanded social media profile. Did you know that we're now on both Twitch and YouTube? If listening isn't enough, you can now also watch us discuss!

    1 hr 2 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 50 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 19 - 23)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 50 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 19 -23)

    This week, we have some action in the pit of Warhoon, John makes a friend, and we learn a bit more about life on Barsoom for the red martians!

    Sit back, throw on some headhpones, and transport yourself back to the red planet!

    This episode's cover image, by Frank E. Schoonover, is captioned "The old man sat and talked with me for hours." in the original 1917 edition of the book.

    1 hr 16 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 49 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 3 (Chap. 14 - 18)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 49 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 3 (Chap. 14 -18)

    We're back at it this year, none the worse for wear, despite the craziness around us.

    You know what else is crazy, though? Mars!

    Join us in returning to the red planet, as we break down the latest intrigue and reveals from Sola, if Dejah Thoris is really in love with John, and the troubling predicament he gets himself into.

    1 hr 3 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 48 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 14 - 18)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 48 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 14 - 18)

    We're back!

    New year, same Classic literature action. This week, we pick back up with John Carter and his adventures upon Barsoom.

    This episode's cover image, by Frank E. Schoonover, is captioned "She drew upon the floor the first map of Barsoomian territory I'd ever seen." in the original 1917 edition of the book.

    1 hr 20 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 47 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 2 (Chap. 8 - 13)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 47 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 2 (Chap. 8 -13)

    In this episode, we go over the latest happenings on Mars. There's an attack (action!) and a beautiful captive is taken (intrigue!) who catches John Carter's eye (romance!). We also get a bit more of Martian history and Tharkian culture.

    This section has something for everyone!

    If you're curious about Bill Murray's rendition of the Star Wars theme that I mentioned on pod, check it out!

    45 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 46 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 8 - 13)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 46 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 8 -13)

    Our adventure on Barsoom continues in this section. It's full of Thark culture, with hints of the greater Martian history and mythology. Will John Carter and Dejah Thoris escape the green men of Mars? Listen along as we find out!

    This episode's cover image, by Frank E. Schoonover, is captioned "I sought out Dejah Thoris in the throng of departing chariots." in the original 1917 edition of the book.

    1 hr 15 min
  • Classics You Slept Through: Episode 45 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 7)

    Classics You Slept Through: Episode 45 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 7)

    Today we're breaking down the first seven chapters of Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic pulp space adventure, A Princess of Mars, the first of the Barsoom novels, and the first appearance of John Carter.

    This will be a new experience for Mere, but maybe we can open her mid to some sci-fi along the way.

    1 hr 3 min

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