The Writer Who Reads

In this episode, we peer into the unconventional life and prose of author Fredrika Bremer—a woman whose writing ignited a global shift towards the recognition of women’s rights.

We analyze an excerpt of her work as part of our “Femininity” theme and discuss moving themes like feminism, independence, and personal conviction.

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In this episode, we look into the compelling world view and craftmanship of playwright Mamie Burrill—a woman who used the art of drama to incite powerful social and moral debates during the early twentieth-century.

We analyze one of her plays as part of our “Femininity” theme and discuss timely topics like reproductive rights, cultural expectations of womanhood and classism.

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Reading: They That Sit In Darkness

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In this episode, we take a quick break from literary exploration and lay our analytical routine temporarily to the wayside. To celebrate the 10th installment of The Writer Who Reads podcast, we laugh our way through a candid conversation about our friendship and rummage through a heap of mutual memories.

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In this episode, we review the trailblazing life and work of Alan L. Hart, M.D., a man whose quiet determination and fortitude sparked a slow-moving change in American social attitudes. We analyze one of his short stories as part of our “Rebirth” theme, and hash over resonant issues like gender identity, self-acceptance and liberty.

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Reading: An Idyll Of A Country Childhood

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In this episode, we consider the unorthodox outlook and craftsmanship of writer Hannah Hurnard—a woman whose literary technique is steeped in the subtle froth of empathy. We analyze one of her novels as part of our “Rebirth” theme, and reflect upon heady themes like faith, compassion, and emotional growth.

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Reading: Hinds Feet On High Places

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In this episode, we commemorate the humanitarianism and grit of memoirist Olaudah Equiano, also known as Gustavus Vassa — a man whose fortitude and ardor helped redefine the concept of freedom in the British Empire. We analyze his autobiography as part of our “Black History Month” theme, and discuss meaningful subjects independence, national identity, and compassion. 

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Reading: The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano: Or Gustavus Vassa, The African, Written By Himself

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In this episode, we examine the groundbreaking life and work of author Jessie Redmon Fauset—a woman whose tact and dynamism helped launch the Harlem Renaissance. We analyze a selection of her poetry as part of our “Black History Month” theme, and talk through tough topics like racial exoticism, American beauty standards and social empathy.

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Reading: Touche

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Happy Mardi Gras! Today is a big, sloppy, happy day for this writer who reads. But, before I start day-drinking, I thought I’d share our latest podcast episode:

In this episode, we celebrate the supple words and imagination of writer Alice Dunbar-Nelson, a woman whose phrasing drips with the lurid richness of her Creole heritage. We analyze one of her short stories as part of our special “Mardi Gras” theme, and wade through intricate subjects like moral decadence, cultural dilution, and Louisiana tradition.

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Reading: The Goodness of St. Rocque and Other Stories

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In this episode, we consider the intrepid technique and character of author Zitkala-Sa—a woman who gave voice to a stifled civilization and deified the languid splendor of the prairie. We analyze one of her essays as part of our ‘Unapologetic Living’ theme, and wade through complex topics like cultural assimilation, spiritualism, and racial identity.

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Reading: Why I Am A Pagan

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In this episode, we examine the spirited style and observations of artist Natalie Clifford Barney—a woman who tore through conventionality and redefined the bounds of feminine self-expression. We analyze two of her poems as part of our ‘Unapologetic Living’ theme, and dive into complicated subjects like self-acceptance, homoeroticism, and intimacy.

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Reading: A Parisian Roof Garden in 1918

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