This episode discusses the American short story form, with particular focus on Kate Chopin's "Desiree's Baby." After a brief introduction on American short fiction and Chopin's background, I will read and discuss "Desiree's Baby" piece by piece, with particular emphasis on the themes of the destruction of racism, sexism, and hypocrisy.

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Ep. 4 Kate Chopin's "Desiree's Baby"

This episode focuses on Modernist writer Virginia Woolf, particularly along side her novel Mrs. Dalloway. We will take a deeper look into her psychological background, as it is critical in receiving her fiction. She stands as a pillar for understanding mental illnesses, and her work reveals her courageous character.

Far Green Country Ep. 3 Virginia Woolf and Mrs. Dalloway

Continuing with our discussions on Tolkien, this podcasts examines his background, use of medieval literature, linguistic tidbits, and a look into how Beowulf influenced his writings.

Far Green Country Ep. 2 Filling the Gap: Beowulf, Medievalism, and Tolkien

This short, intro episode touches on features of the fantasy genre and discusses how Tolkien influenced fantasy via LOTR.

Far Green Country Ep. 1: Tolkien and Fantasy

These podcast episodes will discuss, explore, and question various pieces of literature and language from authors ranging from Tolkien to Austen, Shelley to Rowling.

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