Join hosts Orchid Winters and Rowan Wheaton as they delve into Percy Shelley's iconic poem "Ozymandias." In this episode, they explore the lasting impact of the poem that Orchid vividly remembers hearing from his father during childhood walks. They discuss the poem's powerful themes of impermanence and pride, as well as its rich language and structure that convey the inevitable decline of all that seems eternal. The hosts also provide insights into Shelley’s life, his literary competition with Horace Smith, and how "Ozymandias" reflects broader historical and cultural themes using newly discovered Egyptian artifacts as inspiration.

Credits:

Hosts: Orchid Winters and Rowan Wheaton
Poem: "Ozymandias" by Percy Shelley, available through the Poetry Foundation
Music: Composed and performed by Frederick Sommerfeld
Podcast Production: Created using Soundtrap
Research Sources: Wikipedia.com, prepscholar.com, poemanalysis.com