Poem: “To a Critic” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge 

Statement of the Whole: In this episode, an article sparks lively discussion between Jason and Steve on what it will take to revive the love of literature in our day. Why do so many people dislike literature today?  How can we change this?  What kinds of literature are better suited for us to love?  This and much more fly around the rocking chairs on the Backporch Education podcast. 

The Article that got us going: Taking Literature Personally by Dwight Lindley