Classics You Slept Through

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 98 - Frankenstein Discussion 4 (Chap. 16 - 20) After a bit of a summer hiatus, we're getting this episode out, and getting tantalizingly close to the end of Frankenstein. This week, we're talking about the conclusion of the creature's tale and his bargain with Frankenstein, which sets us off on a journey back to England. There's shades of procrastination and tra...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 97 - Frankenstein (Chapters 16 - 20) Our pitiable creature, having spent his days observing a family who now shuns him, finds himself led back to his creator, relaying a terrible truth, and forcing Frankenstein into an unholy bargain. Apologies for the long summer hiatus. We should be back on track for the foreseeable future! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram T...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 96 - Frankenstein Discussion 3 (Chap. 10 - 15) This week, Dr. Frankenstein comes face to face with his creation and we finally learn what the creature has been up to during the past year and half or so when Victor was convalescing from his breakdown. Lots of interesting themes to pull out this week: the nature of man, religion, civilizations, social justice, for...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 95 - Frankenstein (Chapters 10 - 15) Pursuing his creation, who he believes responsible for the murder of his brother and, indirectly, the death of Justine, Victor comes face to face with his creation. Unable to best it in combat, he is instead convinced to listen to what the creature has been up to over the past year. Turns out, he's been the most innocent voye...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 94 - Frankenstein Discussion 2 (Chap. 5 - 9) Now we get to the crux of the story - the creature is created. Will Frankenstein welcome this new life into the world, nurturing it, as a responsible creator would? Or will he freak out, immediately lose the monster, and then not worry about it for the next year (!) or so? Yeah, it's the latter. Things don't really wo...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 93 - Frankenstein (Chapters 5 - 9) We've waded through the setup, we've heard Victor's family history, and now, we're at the moment you've been waiting for: the unveiling of the creature! The creative process here could probably do with a little more lightning and a dark tower in a storm, but no matter! We have the animation of a previously lifeless body! Come a...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 92 - Frankenstein Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 4) Today we begin our exploration Mary Shelley's Frankenstein . Just an obscure little book from the early 1800s. You've probably never heard of it. We start this one off talking about an introduction that's not in Kyle's edition, as well as the letters which form the framing device for the tale, before diving into the f...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 91 - Frankenstein (Chapters 1 - 4) It's always exciting to embark upon a new book, and today, we are cracking open an all time classic! It's Frankenstein , by Mary Shelley! You know the outlines of this one - mad scientist reanimates a stitched together cadaver... but what happens next? Let's go beyond the pop culture depiction of everyone's favorite green, bolt...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 90 - Winnie the Pooh Wrap-up It has been a real delight, rediscovering the adventures of Christopher Robin and his stuffed friends come to life. I think it's pretty safe to say that we both thoroughly enjoyed this book. We'll wrap up our thoughts, and welcome yours at any of the social media links below. And don't forget to stick with us till the end, when we'll...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 89 - Winnie the Pooh Discussion 2 (Chap. 6 - 10) Sadly, it's almost time to conclude our time with Christopher Robin and his friends, as we're discussing the final five chapters of the original Winnie the Pooh , by A. A. Milne. We have birthdays and two (?) parties, a villainous plot, a brave exploration, and a disastrous flood.  Next week we'll wrap up Pooh, as...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 88 - Winnie the Pooh (Chapters 6 - 10) We've reached the final chapters of our short trip through the 100 Acre Wood, and we're sad to leave Pooh and friends.  But first, there's a few adventures remaining! We search for the North Pole, have a little light kidnapping and blackmail, nearly drown in some flooding, and have a few parties along the way. YouTube Twitt...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 87 - Winnie the Pooh Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 5) Today we're talking about the first five delightful chapters of Winnie the Pooh,  by A. A. Milne. These are classic stories you're probably familiar with, such as: Pooh attempting to get honey from some bees, Pooh getting stuck in a hole, and Eeyore losing his tale. This is a short book, so we'll finish it next tim...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 86 - Winnie the Pooh (Chapters 1 - 5) Welcome to the public domain, Winnie the Pooh!  On January 1st, 2022, Winnie the Pooh entered the public domain in the U.S., meaning that we can legally read it you! Come along as we start this beloved children's classic, full of endearing stories and characters. Listen along and find out why generations of children love thi...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 85 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Wrap-up Discussion Our longest book to date (as measured by how long it took us to get through it!) is finally complete. We've traveled the Thames, and now it's time to say goodbye to J, Harry, and George. Perhaps we'll meet these three fellows again someday... If you're curious about the bygone attraction of...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 84 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 5 (Chap. 16 - 19) Looks like we've got a rather quick one today. Our journey and it's end came about in rather straightforward fashion. Lots of travel tips, and just a few stories (not all of them humorous!) mixed in for good measure. Let's take a quick spin around this one, and wrap it up next week...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 83 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chap. 16 - 19) Well, this journey down the Thames certainly took us a long time to complete, but like our protagonists, we've taken this boat into the shore! Next episode, we'll raise a toast and talk these final chapters and look forward to more classic books in 2022! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitc...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 82 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 4 (Chap. 13 - 15) The boat is continuing to travel, and we've hit some new areas. Come along as Mere and I discuss: Cocksure cats, buying groceries, the annoyance of small dogs, how terrible steam launches are, drinking river water, making Irish stew, learning an instrument as an adult, fighting ani...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 81 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chapters 13 - 15) Our river travelogue continues apace as we get into some heavy riverine description of towns and their relative merits.  This episode's cover image is entitled  Opening the Lock - The boating season on the Thames, 1877,  and is a woodcut print in the collection of the UK's River & Rowing Mus...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 80 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 3 (Chap. 9 - 12) It's time to break down Thames riverine locomotion, British historical fiction, and finding a hotel late at night. The boat is still going down the river, and there's still three men (and a dog) in it! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email:  CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 79 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chapters 9 - 12) More river misadventures befall our intrepid travelers this week. There's musings on work and how a boat actually travels, food and lodging woes, as well as some imagined historical vignettes in an attempt to be ... educational? Listen along, and we'll talk about it all soon! YouTube Twitter...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 78 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 2 (Chap. 5 - 8) We've arrived at the boat (well, two of our men have, as well as the dog), and it's time to begin the trip down the river. This will lead to many amusing stories and asides as we get underway, and Mere and I are here to discuss them all with you! If you're interested in the song that...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 77 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chapters 5 - 8) We finally reach the water this episode!  The bags packed, our three men set out to reach the titular boat and begin their journey on the Thames. In typical fashion, there's going to be some twists and turns along the way. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email:  CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 76 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 4) Well, here we are, at the start of our grand vacation down the Thames, just three friends and their dog. Yes, three. Not four. And one of them is a dog. Now that we have that cleared up, let's discuss the first four chapters of  Three Men in a Boat , by Jerome K. Jerome. We'll talk a...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 75 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chapters 1 - 4) New book this week! We're starting  Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) , a humorous novel from the late 1800s by Jerome K. Jerome. It's a book that details a river journey down the Thames River in England. Neither Mere nor I are familiar with the author or the book, so this is unc...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 74 - Wrapping Up the Alice Books Today we're taking a look at both Alice's Adventures in Wonderland , as well as Through the Looking Glass and giving our final thoughts on those books (as well as the Disney Alice in Wonderland, if I'm being honest). We welcome your thoughts on the two books - please send us an email or contact us on any of the below social media...