Literatureology
Literatureology is not only the study of literature but also the study of humanity through the stories that have connected us to one another. Each episode provides detailed insight into each piece and its author, and how it has contributed to the shaping of culture. New episodes are released on Tuesdays.
Episodes
In this episode, follow Eliot as she flies to Neverland with Peter and Wendy. Then travels back in time to the Roman Empire to relive an old tale of gladiators and a vicious lion; and to Victorian England where she meets the one and only Sherlock Holmes.
Join Eliot on this chilling episode of Literatureology as she plunge into the frosty landscapes of Stephen King's 1987 masterpiece, "Misery." She dissects the timeless lessons woven into the narrative—exploring the unsettling dynamics of fandoms, the eerie territories of disturbia, and the treacherous waters of parasocial relationships.
Delve into the wisdom of Edgar Allan Poe as Eliot explores the intriguing essay, "The Poetic Principle," and its call for the immersive power of aesthetics in poetry. The episode takes a critical stance, questioning whether an unwavering devotion to beauty puts contemporary consumers and creators at the risk of being entranced by superficiality. Eliot weaves through the realms of objective versus subjective experiences, i...
Step into the enthralling world of 'Literatureology' with host Eliot as your guide. In this episode, we embark on a captivating journey through history, or as Eliot describes it, "the story of us." Imagine your life as a book waiting to be read, experienced, and heard, and as we delve deeper, you'll uncover the common thread that connects us all.
So, what's that mysterious thread that binds hu...
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