http://www.worldliteraturepodcasting.com World Literature Podcasting provides a podcast series exploring a selection of the classics from the world of literature. The purpose of this series is to enhance the listener's knowledge and understanding of notable works of literature of the Western world. Each conversation is complemented with a full transcript of the talk as well as a page of discussion and comprehension questions and further recommended reading. The first two podcasts are free, after that a free 2 minute preview will be provided and the full audio file and/or transcript may be purchased at www.worldliteraturepodcasting.com. en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss ℗ & © World Podcasting Pty Ltd Conversations about novels and plays from the world of western literature. 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The purpose of this series is to enhance the listener's knowledge and understanding of notable works of literature of the Western world. Each conversation is complemented with a full transcript of the talk as well as a page of discussion and comprehension questions and further recommended reading. The first two podcasts are free, after that a free 2 minute preview will be provided and the full audio file and/or transcript may be purchased at www.worldliteraturepodcasting.com. Durga and Mark introduce and comment on: The central figure of the enigmatic Heathcliff; The 'threshold' sense of the gothic and the psychological; The dual narratives and a shifting sense of the two Catherines. This session discusses some dramatic and haunting moments which highlight a 'dark'pursuit of love and how this might appeal to readers of varying ages. Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:15:00 GMT http://www.worldliteraturepodcasting.com/podcasts/aud_014.mp3 00:02:15 Emily Bronte: Wuthering Heights - Part 2 Preview Durga and Mark introduce and comment on: Biographical facts and influences in the narrative; The locale and cultural setting of the narrative; Dramatic and poetic qualities of the language. This session discusses the biographical and historical influences on the highly dramatic, ambivalent language of this seminal 'romance' novel. Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.worldliteraturepodcasting.com/podcasts/aud_013.mp3 00:02:15 Emily Bronte: Wuthering Heights - Part 1 Preview Durga and Mark introduce and comment on: The central figure of Tess and her struggle with two men; The psychological and economic influences in male and female characters; The dramatic conflict between determinism and chance. This session discusses the centrality of the female character in her struggle with class and family influences as well as the tragic denouement. Sun, 5 Oct 2008 12:45:00 GMT http://www.worldliteraturepodcasting.com/podcasts/aud_012.mp3 00:02:15 Thomas Hardy: Tess of the D'Urbervilles – Part 2 Preview Durga and Mark introduce and comment on: Biographical facts and influences in the narrative; The locale and cultural setting of the narrative; Dramatic and metaphorical qualities of the language. This session discusses the biographical and historical influences on this tragic tale about a 'pure woman'. Sun, 5 Oct 2008 12:30:00 GMT http://www.worldliteraturepodcasting.com/podcasts/aud_011.mp3 00:02:16 Thomas Hardy: Tess of the D'Urbervilles – Part 1 Preview Durga and Mark introduce and comment on: The central figure of Nora and her struggle with a changing consciousness of her role and self; The psychological and economic motives of male and female characters; The influence of the past as a disruptive force in the present; This session discusses the stifling and hypocritical aspects of middle class marriage which impel the female character to reject her "doll's house". Sun, 5 Oct 2008 12:15:00 GMT http://www.worldliteraturepodcasting.com/podcasts/aud_010.mp3 00:02:16 Henrik Ibsen: A Doll's House – Part 2 Preview Durga and Mark introduce and comment on: biographical facts and influences in the narrative; the locale and cultural setting of the narrative; dramatic and metaphorical qualities of the language. This session discusses the biographical and historical influences on this revolutionary play about middle class marriage. Sun, 5 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.worldliteraturepodcasting.com/podcasts/aud_009.mp3 00:02:15 Henrik Ibsen: A Doll's House – Part 1 Preview Mark and Durga introduce and comment on: the dual focus on Levin and Anna; Anna's devotion to others and the 'trap' that leads to her tragic downfall; Tolstoy's optimistic ending. This session discusses the search for happiness by two focal characters who illustrate a social and metaphysical critique of 'meaning' and 'good'. Sun, 1 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.worldliteraturepodcasting.com/podcasts/aud_008.mp3 00:02:16 Anna Karenina: Tolstoy – Part 2 Preview Mark and Durga introduce and comment on: a retrospective comparison of major female characters in the podcasts to date; biographical facts and influences on the narrative; the locale and cultural setting of the narrative. This session discusses the biographical and historical influences on this great novel about 'unhappy families' and 'adultery'. Sun, 1 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.worldliteraturepodcasting.com/podcasts/aud_007.mp3 00:02:16 Anna Karenina: Tolstoy – Part 1 Preview Mark and Durga introduce and comment on: the husband of Madame Bovary; the status and outlook of Madame Bovary; the woman's struggle for sexual expression and 'happiness' in provincial middle class society. This session discusses the stifling and fantasizing world of the central character with significant lines which reveal a provocative critique of marriage and sexual desire. Sat, 1 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.worldliteraturepodcasting.com/podcasts/aud_006.mp3 00:02:14 Madame Bovary: Gustave Flaubert – Part 2 Preview Durga and Mark introduce and comment on: biographical facts and influences in the narrative; the locale and cultural setting of the narrative; aspects of the modern novel identified in the narrative. This session discusses the biographical and historical influences on this controversial novel about 'adultery'. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.worldliteraturepodcasting.com/podcasts/aud_005.mp3 00:02:15 Madame Bovary: Gustave Flaubert – Part 1 Preview Mark and Durga continue their conversation about the two main female influences on Hamlet, this time focusing on the character of Ophelia. This session discusses the 'passivity' of Ophelia; Hamlet's treatment of Ophelia; the role of Ophelia's brother and father in controlling her behaviour; and a comparison of Ophelia with other Shakespearean heroines. Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.worldliteraturepodcasting.com/podcasts/aud_004.mp3 00:02:17 William Shakespeare: Hamlet - Part 2 Preview Mark and Durga introduce and comment on Hamlet's place in world literature as one of the most complex plays ever written; the role of the ghost and the theme of revenge; Gertrude's character: 'seeming virtuous' Queen, or pragmatic woman of the world? Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.worldliteraturepodcasting.com/podcasts/aud_003.mp3 00:02:12 William Shakespeare: Hamlet - Part 1 Preview Geoffrey Chaucer's depiction of female characters: their view on their role in life, and their view of love. Sun, 08 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.worldliteraturepodcasting.com/podcasts/aud_002.mp3 00:13:39 The Canterbury Tales – Part 2 Mark and Durga introduce and comment on the Wife of Bath's Tale; the tale as a comedy of manners and the woman's struggle for power in the battle of the sexes. Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.worldliteraturepodcasting.com/podcasts/aud_001.mp3 00:13:36 The Canterbury Tales – Part 1 World Literature PodcastingnonadultConversations about novels and plays from the world of western literature.