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The Great Books of Literature Podcast

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John Roskam and News Ltd Journalist and host of The Bolt Report Andrew Bolt discuss the great books of literature. Each episode covers a new book as the pair discuss the themes, the lives of the authors and the impact each book has had on civilisation.

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In this bonus episode of the IPA's Great Books of Literature Podcast, John Roskam and Andrew Bolt talk about which book was their favourite, which characters stuck out for them, which author's life was most interesting to learn about and what they le... more

The Brothers Karamazov is one of the most influential books ever written. Dostoevsky uses the book to explore morality, religion and the concept of free will.

In this episode, John Roskam and Andrew Bolt discuss the book, its themes and the life of ... more

Pride and Prejudice is the most popular romantic comedy of all time. This comedic look at marriage and relationships has sold over 20 million copies since being published in 1813.

John Roskam and Andrew Bolt discuss the book, its themes and the life... more

The Radetzky March is one of the most important novels of the 20th Century. Spanning three generations of the Trotta family, The Radetzky March explores culture and patriotism amidst a dying empire in the lead up to the First World War.

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Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 209 ratings
  • Re: The Leopard / Great Books

    Good try Andrew Bolt for having a look at it.

    “As the three daughters have their most prized possessions, religious relics investigated by a Priest…Which stand for a powerful metaphor for the attitudes and beliefs of…his family and his class” - James Bolt

    Seriously? Some are deemed real and some are not. The collection is the collection of one sister only, Carolina. This says more about suburban Australia and cribbing notes online the night before than anything else.

    “A house of which one k... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Rob Dougan London
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Average analysis but poor chemistry

    They just interrupt each other, and even when they don’t interrupt each other, you can hear one of them trying to to interject.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Fan of the novel
    United States2 years ago
  • and and and

    Stop interrupting ya knucklehead.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marlon renfro
    Australia2 years ago
  • So good - especially how they finish each other’s sentences

    I never write reviews but I couldn’t help but write one for this podcast. I started with Karamazov and haven’t been able to stop listening since. I think I’ve finally found two people who share my enthusiasm for literature! Their genuine love for the authors and their ideas is such a breath of fresh air, and they are super insightful too. The best part is the way they interact - like brothers from another mother! They are so authentic and honest with each other! I can only imagine that Dostoye... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ccmkelly
    United States2 years ago
  • Heart of Darkness

    My only criticism is the talking over one another at times which interrupted the flow and leaves me rewinding to try and decipher what was said. I do love how enthusiastic and familiar they are with the books and how they bring the story to life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    applemango tart
    United States3 years ago

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