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Purgatorio: Acedia and Avarice (Cantos 18-22) with Dr. Sarah Berry

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Dr. Sarah Berry of the University of Dallas discuss Acedia, Avarice, and part of Gluttony in Cantos 18-22 of the Purgatorio.Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for more information!Check out our GUIDE to the Purgatori ...  Show more

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Purgatorio: Envy and Wrath (Cantos 13-17) with Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson of Pepperdine University discuss cantos 13-17 of Dante's Purgatorio--the purging of envy and wrath. Check out our 51 question and answer guide (35 pages!) to the Purgatorio. Check out ou ...  Show more

 . 1h 32min

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