The Belletrist Podcast w/ Dave Stephens
- Arts
- History
- Society & Culture · Philosophy
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About
The Belletrist podcast features classic poetry and short fiction read with commentary from a former English prof. who hates the way contemporary universities have abandoned the reading of Literature in favor of grievance studies. Pieces range from ancient literature to mid-20th century. Belletrist: A term for one who loves Literature for its intrinsic and aesthetic properties. It is often used as a derogatory term within English studies.
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Recent episodes
- Episode 8: The Second Coming by William Butler Yeats
- Episode 7: The Haystack in the Floods by William Morris
- Episode 6: A Clean Well-Lighted Place by Earnest Hemingway
- Episode 5: Terence, This is Stupid Stuff by AE Housman
- Episode 4: Dolce Et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen
- Episode 3: Breakfast by John Steinbeck
- Episode 2: Church Going by Philip Larkin
- Episode 1: An Irish Airman Forsees His Death by WB Yeats
