
The How to Love Lit Podcast analyzes and discusses Classical, American, British, European and world literature both traditional and contemporary. It discusses novels, plays, speeches, song lyrics and poems that are commonly taught in high school, secondary or university English language classes. Garry and Christy Shriver's focus on the historical context, poetic, narrative and rhetorical structure... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 292 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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The Crucible || Arthur Miller || Episode 3 || Allegories Galore! || How To Incite Hysteria And Create a Bogeyman!
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Hi, I’m Christy Shriver and we’re here to discuss books that have changed the world and have changed us.
I’m Garry Shriver, and this is the How to Love Lit Podcast. Today we conclude our four-part series on Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World; the wo... more
The Crucible ||Arthur Miller || Episode 2 -||The Witch Hunt and Hysteria Begins!
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The Crucible || Arthur Miller || Episode 1 || Witch Hunts In Two Centuries! || Pulitzer Prizes! || Allegories Everywhere! 2026
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I love listening to you both talk about literature. Your passion and enthusiasm shine through. Cheers from Nashville.
Thank you for going into such depth both on author biography and narrative structure! This is a highly valuable resource for educators. I love the easygoing conversation between the hosts which makes this an entertaining listen as well. Please keep up the good work!
I love the description given in the episodes. I also, love the historical details given by Garry, and the meanings given by Christy. Truly a great podcast.
Christy has tremendous knowledge of literature and delivers a fun, informative experience on topics I never knew much about. Recommended listen!
Just found this podcast, and am really enjoying the lit discussions!
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A thoughtful literature-focused show where two hosts explore a wide range of classic and contemporary texts through a literary, historical, and psychological lens. Episodes frequently connect works to authors' biographies, cultural contexts, and reception histories, while drawing out themes that resonate with classrooms, students, and lifelong readers alike. The format blends accessible analysis with lively, human commentary, making scholarly ideas approachable for teachers, students, and literature lovers. A notable strength is the pair's ability to link textual analysis to teaching practice and real-world discussions, often referencing film adaptations, historical events, and pedagogical insights that can enrich classroom conversations or... more
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