Mike’s Great Book Corner

By Mike Burns

A calm and reflective place to talks about the classic works of literature. From Homer to Cormac McCarthy and everything in between. If you are a bibliophile, or someone who wants to read classics but... more

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The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.

Mike’s Great Book Corner episodes:

July 31, 2020 Episode 6: Aristophanes
Come join me as we move from the grandeur of Greek Tragedy to the satirical wit of a Greek comedy.
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7min
July 24, 2020 Episode 5: Greek Tragedy
Join me as we look at some of the surviving works of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides.
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9min
July 17, 2020 Episode 4: Sappho
We move from epic poetry to the lyric poetry of Sappho. We shift now from grand tales of legendary warriors, to the greatest battle of all; that which lies within our own hearts.
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7min
July 10, 2020 Episode 3: Homer’s Odyssey
Join me as we look at Odysseus’ perilous and lengthy journey home following the Trojan War.
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10min
July 03, 2020 Episode 2: Homer’s Iliad
Today we look at one of the most influential texts of all time; the Greek epic, The Iliad. Join me as we look at this great work and it’s enduring legacy.
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13min
June 26, 2020 Episode 1: The Epic of Gilgamesh
We travel back to one of the oldest surviving works of literature; The Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh. Join me, as we begin our journey through the great works of literature, right from the very beginning.
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11min
June 19, 2020 An introduction.
Who I am and what this humble podcast is about.
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5min
June 19, 2020 Mike’s Great Book Corner (Trailer)
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1min
June 18, 2020 Mike’s Great Book Corner (Trailer)
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1min

FAQs about Mike’s Great Book Corner:

How many episodes does Mike’s Great Book Corner have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.