Dr. Ágústsdóttir and I delve into the conflict between two brothers in Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson’s 19th century novel. We set a historical and social context to attempt to understand the brothers’ motivations, and track their journeys through different parts of the world.

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Check out Ingibjörg's work here:
 
https://www.hi.is/starfsfolk/ingibjoa

https://uni.hi.is/ingibjoa/

https://hi.academia.edu/IngibjorgAgustsdottir

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In the next episode I will be discussing Animal Farm by George Orwell.

Dr. Phipps and I discuss his novel, Bákn, set in both Canada and Iceland, in which a family struggles between themselves and becomes embroiled in criminal plots. We had an intense discussion about the main themes of the novel, such as the impact of the 2008 financial crash on Iceland, the cultural differences between the two nations and the development of each of the main characters.

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You can discover more of Gregory’s work on his website, https://www.gregoryphipps.org/ and watch his lectures on his YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJhf3qavCrSi982A3NgCGg

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In the next episode I will be discussing The Master of Ballantrae by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Dr. Murphy and I discuss her own novel, Wishbone, which takes the reader through the adolescent years of a girl who struggles with eating disorders, a disillusionment with education and the judgements of others.

 
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You can contact Jessica on [email protected] or by following her on Instagram, at @drjcats 

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In the next episode I will be discussing Bákn by Dr. Gregory Phipps 

Inga and I discuss the portrayal of women in fairy tales, the style of Icelandic fiction and the unspoken lessons prevalent in children's stories.


You can follow Inga on Twitter at @spakonan and on Instagram at @ingveldurgrondal


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In the next episode I will be discussing Wishbone: A Novel by Dr. Jessica Murphy.

David and I dive into Jack London’s White Fang, discussing the changes the wolf/dog protagonist experiences as he interacts with various humans who have vastly different temperaments, and who push White Fang back and forth between wildness and domesticity.

 

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In the next episode I will be returning to my Fiction and Life series.

Join Atli, Wayne and I as we discuss our favourite books and their impact on our lives, as well as our opinions on changes in the portrayal of fiction and its various mediums.

You can find out more about Wayne’s movement practice at https://www.zengorillas.com/ or by visiting his Instagram page, @Zen.Gorillas

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In the next episode I will be discussing White Fang by Jack London.

Hannah and I dive deep into some of the themes of Aldous Huxley’s fantastic dystopian novel, including substance abuse, promiscuity and indoctrination. We reference both personal and societal examples to help us make sense of what the story and characters are conveying.

 

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You can find Hannah’s own podcast, Goddess Tarot Society, here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zin9BOAyzNuWYycmYCjzZ?si=iXRCzYoIQpCt317K1she_g&dl_branch=1

Check out Hannah’s Instagram page, @Goddesstarotsociety

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In the next episode I will be beginning a new series, Fiction and Life, in which I ask guests about their favourite fiction stories and the impact they had on their lives.

Joe and I discuss George Orwell’s ground-breaking novel and its continued relevance today. 1984 does a brilliant job of providing us with red flags to look out for, to ensure our own societies do not devolve into tyrannies.

 


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You can watch Joe’s incredible guitar videos at https://www.youtube.com/user/JemPGM

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In the next episode I will be discussing Brave New World by Aldous Huxley.

Sam O’Donnell and I discuss the first novel of Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea Cycle, A Wizard of Earthsea. We talk about the meaning of some of the apparent metaphors in the novel and the main character Ged’s development along his magical journey.

 

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In the next episode I will be discussing 1984 by George Orwell.

Freja Zierau and I tackle Kurt Vonnegut’s famous anti-war novel with all its time hops, alien abductions and social commentaries. We debate whether the theme of coming "unstuck" in time is a metaphor for Billy Pilgrim's PTSD.

 

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In the next episode I will be discussing A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin.