As Long As It Isn’t True: A Literary Scandals Podcast
Jeffrey DaviesTruman Capote once wrote, "I don't care what anybody says about me, as long as it isn't true." But more times than not, it's the hidden truths that turn out to be the most interesting. As Long As It Isn't True is a literary podcast that delves into some of literature's biggest scandals and controversies, both those well known and those less remembered. Follow on Instagram @literaryscandals.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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After a long hiatus, As Long As It Isn't True returns for season two.
In 1958, Truman Capote published his novella Breakfast at Tiffany's, which would go on to become one of the most beloved pieces of literature of all-time. It would inspire the equ... more
"The people who believe in these lists are asleep. Anyone sitting up at three in the morning secretly has doubts."
Are you a day person or a night person? Ask Jean Shepherd, the infamous late-night '50s radio DJ who concocted an entire literary hoax... more
After her writing career as a biographer was destroyed by a book that tanked, as well as her off-putting personality, Lee Israel fell into poverty and began forging letters and literary documents of prominent 20th-century authors. She was so good at ... more
“You can’t translate poetry into prose. That’s why it’s poetry.”
At a poetry reading at a San Francisco art gallery in October 1955, Allen Ginsberg — one of the defining members of the Beat generation — debuted a poem called "Howl." Lauded for its p... more
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The research, recaps, and information? It's SO so good. I can't even begin to describe what a pleasure this podcast was to binge. (I would LOVE additional episodes)
Apple Podcasts5Pumpernickle Pickle
United States9 months ago - Outstanding!!
Excellent. Tru himself would have loved podcasts, especially this one. 5 Stars & Top Shelf.
Apple Podcasts5Fro-Joseph K.United Statesa year ago - Diction and pronunciation needed
I’m only a little bit into the Capote episode. But, Mr. Davies, if literature and words are your thing and podcast is your media, then you are a bearer of words, who honors words, and you have to be able to pronounce and speak clearly. You might talk to someone about diction and take a few lessons. I’m sorry. I do not mean to be rude. In addition, please learn how to pronounce the French words you were saying. It isnt “cotee” or “cotay” Basque. Let’s try to upgrade all the professionalism and st... more
Apple Podcasts4Anon20162016United States2 years ago - Loved it
Great podcast, well researched, interestingly presented. Well done. Professional and thank goodness the host presented the subject matter and did not talk about himself which so many other podcasts do now. Will be waiting for more.
Apple Podcasts5Frigogh1
Australia2 years ago - Fascinating history!
Love this podcast! Jeffrey Davies gives us a careful, compelling deep dive on literary history. It’s an enthralling listen!
Apple Podcasts5ALHL7United States2 years ago
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