Nadya Williams and Carolyn Weber explore the literary significance of Dorothy L. Sayers' 'Gaudy Night', discussing its themes of women's roles in academia, the intersection of murder mysteries and theology, and the nature of what constitutes a classic. They look into Sayers' complex character, her contributions to literature, and the broader implications of her work in the context of 20th-century society.

Chapters

00:00 The Literary Landscape of 1935 03:15 Defining a Classic 04:53 Dorothy L. Sayers: A Complex Figure 09:42 Murder Mysteries and Theology 11:42 Exploring Gaudy Night 19:12 Oxford as a Character 22:37 Women in Academia 30:07 The Pursuit of Meaningful Work 32:47 The Unusual Mystery of Gaudy Night 40:04 Reading Murder Mysteries as a Christian