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Poe's Dream Poems
Season 2 Episode 125
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This episode starts by briefly looking at some of accounts of dreams in world literature. Then the episode specifically delves into …
4 years, 2 months ago
The Conflicts of 1814 and 2021
Season 2 Episode 124
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This episode weaves an account of many of the basic concepts regarding the War of 1812 with the stories of two VERY different men - t…
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Call Me By Your Name Again
Season 2 Episode 123
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This episode is baed on a very personal letter sent by Bram Stoke (the author of Dracula) to Walt Whitman. Stoker express (in almost…
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Another Look at America's Poet
Season 2 Episode 122
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This episode is about the many facets of America’s Poet - Walt Whitman. George attempts to take a deep dive (as much as possible in …
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To Clasp Thy Hand in Mine Again
Season 2 Episode 121
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This episode is about a very popular writer from the 19th century who is little known today - Fitz-Greene Halleck. This episode conc…
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The First American Gay Novel Revisited
Season 2 Episode 120
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Welcome back! George has been off for several weeks, and is back in the saddle with more of the complexities of Edgar Poe, his works…
4 years, 3 months ago
Studies and Alcohol
Season 1 Episode 119
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The first part of this episode is an examination of the courses that Poe took at the University of Virginia, and the unique qualities…
4 years, 3 months ago
Jefferson's Dream
Season 1 Episode 118
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Podcast: The Thomas Jefferson Hour
Suggested online course (free!) at coursera from UVA - The Age of Jefferson
Episode number 118 Jeffe…
4 years, 4 months ago
Money, Part 2
Season 1 Episode 117
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Episode number 116 Money, Part 2
The first part of this episode takes a deeper look into the portion of John Galt Sr.s estate that was…
4 years, 4 months ago
Money, Part 1
Season 1 Episode 116
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Episode number 116 Money, Part 1
The longer part of this episode repeats the basics of the first episodes about HOW the ghost of Edgar…
4 years, 4 months ago