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Lit analysis of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

"The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde is a mesmerizing tale of vanity, corruption, and the consequences of indulgence. Set in Victorian London, it follows the story of Dorian Gray, a young man whose portrait ages while he remains eternally youthful due to a Faustian bargain. As Dorian descends into a life of hedonism and moral decay, the portrait becomes a haunting reflection of his inner darkness, leading to a chilling climax that explores the limits of beauty, morality, and the pursu ...

A blog and podcast that discuss James Joyce's Ulysses from a non-academic point of view. Less snooty, more movie references.

Welcome to the Breaking The Box podcast. A journey in conversation where we will step outside the walls of convention and discover new ideas together.

Venture softly into realms untold, where ancient whispers stir forgotten lore and dust-laden libraries echo with lost dreams. Here you'll find soft spoken Lovecraftian myths, gothic tales, dreams spun from ancient murmurs, and solace found in the decayed whispers of timeworn pages and eternal tomes. 🌙 Tucking in sleepy souls, one story at a time.

Amanda Seyfried (Letters to Juliet, Mamma Mia!), Shiloh Fernandez (Skateland), Max Irons (Dorian Gray) and director Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight, Thirteen) discuss the making of Red Riding Hood. Moderated by TV presenter, Jenni Falconer, at the Apple Store, Regent Street, in London.

PENNY DREADFUL is a frightening psychological thriller that weaves together classic horror origin stories into a new adult drama.

Actor Ben Barnes (The Chronicles of Narnia, Dorian Gray, Stardust) and director Nick Hamm (Godsend, The Hole) discuss their new film, Killing Bono -- a comedy about two Irish brothers struggling to forge their path through the 1980's music scene whilst the meteoric rise to fame of their old school pals U2 only serves to cast them deeper in to the shadows. Moderated by Chris Hewitt from Empire magazine.

Literary critics see Arthur Machen’s works as a significant part of the late Victorian revival of the gothic novel and the decadent movement of the 1890s, bearing direct comparison to the themes found in contemporary works like Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. The White People is a highly influential horror story of a young girl’s discovery of ancient magic. It was written in the late 1890 ...

Let me take you on a ride!

Michael Knowles and special guests discuss great literature that has shaped Western Civilization.

Sarah Goodman is looking at theatre through a queer lens and discussing the intersection between the craft and the LGBTQ+ community. (AKA herself, her friends, and family). Sarah is a sound designer and professional lesbian theatre geek. She's a huge fan of all things theatre, Broadway, cabaret, and pop culture. Join her in conversation with theatre professionals, actors, creatives, and designers. Chats about queer representation, what makes a GOOD SHOW, and so much more!

Honors English discussion of monsters! Cover art photo provided by NeONBRAND on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@neonbrand

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Two bookish friends having conversations inspired by the books they're reading. Your one-stop shop for book recommendations and book reviews.

Between Oceans

Welcome to the Public Domain Audiobooks podcast, where amazing things happen.

Sit back and relax as the Literary Life Coach teaches you how to live your life better through books

End your day with the quiet joy of timeless literature gently read to you - just as it might have been in times gone by. The great works of fiction are steady companions. They're filled with rhythm, beauty, and truths that still breathe. Whether you're returning to an old favorite or discovering a forgotten gem, you’ll find comfort in the familiar language and the calm cadence of storytelling. We'll explore classics from beloved authors like Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and othe ...

Derek and Charles discuss myths and legends as well as philosophy and cosmology. Derek is interested in Jungian thought and draws from Joseph Campbell. Charles has a mind steeped in History and draws upon great thinkers like Nietzsche.

The podcast consists of short excerpt readings from classic world literature in the public domain. It also includes insightful background information and tidbits about the various novels. The authors featured include Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Mark Twain, Sun Tzu, Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Lewis Carroll, Edgar Allan Poe and many more. The podcast has listeners throughout the United States and in over 30 nations.

A music podcast for romantic and rebels, for tinkers, thinkers and drinkers, in the spirit of Coleridge and Byron. For people seeking freedom within you and without you, through music and conversation with kindred spirits. Music to cry to, music to laugh at, music to love... MUSIC TO FEEL! You don't have to smoke opium or have a pet bear to be like Byron. Just breathe in some fresh air and shut off the world when you hear a song you like

The podcast from Rob Cruz that breaks the rules on social discourse and brings the issues every day Americans are facing to the forefront.

The following audio is from the Regency Church of Christ, located in Mobile, AL. For more information about Regency, please visit our website at www.regencycc.org. If you're ever in the Mobile area, we'd love to meet you. We hope you enjoy!