Food for Thought: Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" and Other Writings

Food for Thought: Jonathan Swift's "A Modest ...

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Mighty Contests, Trivial Things: Alexander Pope's Satires

Send us Fan MailToday, you get to treat yourselves to a discussion of Pope's major satirical poems: The Rape of the Lock and The Dunciad. And, as a special bonus, you get to endure a desultory introduction concerning the Beatles at a cocktail party as well as series of pop cultur ...  Show more

 . 36min 22sec
Isaac Watt: The Father of English Hymnody

Send us Fan MailFor this Easter holiday, I thought we'd look at a hymn lyric from a very influential writer who is often overlooked in discussions of literature: Isaac Watt. You can find the full text of the lyric in the transcript.Additional Music: "When I Survey the Wondrous Cr ...  Show more

 . 14min 52sec

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