
Book In is a podcast in which brothers Rupert and Charlie Fordham discuss all things English Literature. From Chaucer to the present day, covering drama, novels and poetry, they cover all the classics and much more, from the UK, Ireland, the US, Europe and the rest of the world. Informative but lighthearted, Book In is suitable for all readers, and will be helpful for students doing GCSE, A-Level ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 15 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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The critic F. R. Leavis said that the four great English novelists were Jane Austen, George Eliot, Joseph Conrad and Henry James. In the final episode of the Book In series featuring these writers, Rupert and Charlie look at The Wings of the Dove, on... more
In the second episode of Middlemarch, Rupert and Charlie look at the timeless story of Bulstrode the banker and his downfall, and at the various groups of people - amongst them doctors, farmers, politicians, gossips and vicars, who make up Middlemarc... more
Written in 1871, George Eliot's masterpiece Middlemarch looks back 40 years to an England in the period just before the Great Reform Act. The characters whose stories it tells are unforgettable - the lives of the ardent and empathetic Dorothea Brooke... more
Published in 1899, Heart of Darkness tells the story of Marlow, a sailor, who is sent on a mission up the Congo River to find out what has happened to the brilliant agent, Kurtz. The story is closely based on Joseph Conrad's own time in the Congo nin... more
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These podcasts are a complete joy to listen to. I’m sure they will go viral. PLEASE keep going. Not having studied English literature after the age of 14, this is the best way to help start to fill a giant educational gap. Thank you!
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Apple Podcasts | #177 |
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Literature enthusiasts are welcomed into the world of storytelling through a lighthearted yet informative examination of diverse literary works. The hosts, brothers Rupert and Charlie Fordham, engage in insightful discussions that span from classic novels to modern poetry, addressing themes, character analyses, and the literary techniques employed by various authors. Their coverage includes works from renowned writers such as Jane Austen, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and George Orwell, making it relevant for both leisurely readers and students pursuing English literature studies. The dual perspectives of the hosts—one of whom has teaching experience—add depth to the exploration of literature, rendering the episodes not only entertaining but also ed... more
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