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Just the Best Literature inspires you to not only read printed books, but to read only the best books. Besides books, host Dennis Leap will lead discussions on other current literature such as essays ... more
FAQs about Just the Best Literature:How many episodes does Just the Best Literature have?The podcast currently has 355 episodes available.
July 19, 2021#243: Jim: Not Thrown to the DogsHost Dennis Leap and special guest Deborah Leap discuss Marlow’s work to help Jim put the Patna incident behind him and overcome his gloom. Marlow writes Jim a letter of reference for a great job, showing Jim he could have a clean slate....more32minPlay
July 12, 2021#242: It’s All OverHost Dennis Leap discusses Marlow’s experience with Jim and his gloom caused by the magistrate’s devastating judgment at the conclusion of the Patna inquiry. With his certificate canceled, Jim’s career as a ship’s chief mate was over. Yet his life was not! Marlow tries to rescue Jim from an emotional, somber and hopeless ocean....more32minPlay
July 05, 2021#241: I Don’t Run AwayHost Dennis Leap and special guest Deborah Leap discuss Marlow’s attempt to get Jim to take the “rupees and run.” Jim remained and faced the consequences of his unintended jump....more32minPlay
June 28, 2021#240: French Sailors Rescue the PatnaHost Dennis Leap and special guest Deborah Leap discuss Marlow’s discussion with a French sailor about how the French rescued the Patna and towed it to shore....more31minPlay
June 21, 2021#239: The Depths of a Greater DarknessHost Dennis Leap and special guest Deborah Leap discuss Jim's mental state as he recounts learning that the Patna was towed safely to shore. Even though none of the 800 passengers died by drowning, Jim is distraught over the destruction of his character....more33minPlay
June 14, 2021#238: Jim Becomes One of Them, Part 2Host Dennis Leap and special guest Deborah Leap discuss Jim's time with the "three dirty owls" on the lifeboat removed from the Patna....more33minPlay
June 07, 2021#237: Jim Becomes One of Them, Part 1Host Dennis Leap and special guest Deborah Leap discuss Jim’s mental state and the events that led him to jump ship....more31minPlay
May 31, 2021#236: ‘Enough to Make Angels’ Weep’Host Dennis Leap and special guest Deborah Leap discuss Jim’s recollection of his fight with the skipper and three engineers as they prepared to abandon the Patna and 800 pilgrims....more31minPlay
May 24, 2021#235: Marlow Invites Jim to Dinner, Part 3Host Dennis Leap and special guest Deborah Leap continue to discuss Marlow’s dinner conversation with Jim. Outside of the restaurant dining area, Jim fully opens up to Marlow about the unfairness of the inquiry. He works hard to defend his damaged reputation. Jim also reveals the cowardly actions of the skipper, the chief engineer and his assistant at the onset of the Patna crisis....more32minPlay
May 17, 2021#234: Marlow Invites Jim to Dinner, Part 2Host Dennis Leap continues to discuss Marlow’s dinner conversation with Jim. As the two seamen move from the restaurant to an outside veranda, Jim opens up and reveals his actions and inaction during the Patna emergency....more32minPlay
FAQs about Just the Best Literature:How many episodes does Just the Best Literature have?The podcast currently has 355 episodes available.