Classics You Slept Through

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 73 - Through the Looking Glass Discussion 2 (Chap. 6 - 12) We've reached the eighth square, and as promised, we're all queens and there is feasting! Alice has endured a lot in this book - surly eggs, long songs, and many, many poems about fish. How has she coped with all the vexing Looking Glass residents? We'll discuss it, then wrap both books next week. Specia...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 72 - Through the Looking Glass (Chapters 6 - 12) Mere's been feeling a bit under the weather this week, so you'll have to bear with me as I take on reading duties solo. Fair warning, I also attempt to sing in this episode. I am not a singer. Join us Tuesday as we discuss the second half of Through the Looking Glass. This episode's cover image is by original  Ali...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 71 - Through the Looking Glass Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 5) We're back discussing  Through the Looking Glass this week, and debuting a new feature! If you haven't checked out our video discussions on YouTube, you may want to this week, as we go through some of the beautiful original illustrations by John Tenniel.  Also, a minor correction: I referred to the 1985 A...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 70 - Through the Looking Glass (Chapters 1 - 5) Now that Alice has returned from Wonderland, we're going to tackle the sequel (of sorts),  Through the Looking Glass . Arrange your chess pieces, and prepare to travel across the board as Alice attempts to reach the eighth square and promotion to Queen! This episode's cover image is by original  Alice  illustrator...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 69 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Discussion 2 (Chap. 7 - 12) Today we have a very nice episode for you - our first actual book discussion in nearly two months! We've finished off  Alice's Adventures in Wonderland , and we'll talk about it, mostly as it mirrors or differs from the 1951 Disney classic. The biggest omission of the movie appears here, as the Mo...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 68 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Chapters 7 - 12) WE ARE BACK!! Our long collective nightmare is finally over.  Classics You Slept Through is back in your podcast feed! Kyle's fought through some audio technical difficulties, as well as an increased work schedule, and we finally have the pod back on track. Today we're finishing  Alice's Adventures in Wonde...

Classics You Slept Through: Bonus Episode 5 - 2BRØ2B It's Classics You Slept Through's one year anniversary! (Yeah, we can't believe it, either...) To celebrate, we're doing a live read of the Kurt Vonnegut short story, 2BRØ2B. It's a harrowing look at pristine and controlled future, where the tranquility and prosperity comes at a terrible price. Thank you, sincerely, to all of our listeners for t...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 67 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 6) We're breaking down the first six chapters of Lewis Carroll's immortal Alice's Adventures in Wonderland , and all of it's iconic scenes. The rabbit hole! Eat Me! Drink Me! The Caterpillar! The Cheshire Cat! They're all in this episode, ready to be talked about! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Tw...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 66 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland  (Chapters 1 - 6) Come down the rabbit hole with us as we begin Lewis Carroll's iconic classic, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland ! If you only know the story through Disney's classic animated movie, come enjoy the witty wordplay and newly created portmanteaus (itself a portmanteau!) created by Carroll as he takes us into Won...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 65 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Wrap-Up Today we're summing up our thoughts on Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray .  This was a bit of a tougher one to wrap up quickly. There's a story there, but it's pretty simple and almost secondary to the deeper things that Wilde wants to convey. We probably didn't hit all the points by half, so share what you saw and...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 64 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 5 (Chap. 15 - 20) Today we go over the final chapters of The Picture of Dorian Gray , by Oscar Wilde. We introduce some female characters to contrast our now diminished boys club, as well as discuss the notions of forgiveness and sin. Does Dorian seek forgiveness? Can he forgive himself and turn his life around? Is it e...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 63 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 15 - 20) We've reached the end of the book, and the threads are coming together. Dorian has committed his most heinous crime yet, and looped his old friend Alan into it as well. Will he get found out? Is there time for him to turn his life around and find love again? And what of James Vane's vow to kill the one responsib...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 62 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 4 (Chap. 11 - 14) We're discussing the penultimate section of  The Picture of Dorian Gray , and after getting through some long descriptions of Dorian's new interests, we reach hot blooded murder! If you're interested in the Dorian Gray portrait that Mere found at The Art Institute of Chicago, take a look! For next epis...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 61 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 11 - 14) Time jump! It's come to this. Dorian grows older, yet doesn't age. Rumors and stories swirl, people associated with Dorian wind up ruined, yet he endures. Surely, someone must talk to him about it. Perhaps his old friend, Basil, will be able to get through to him? YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email:...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 60 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 3 (Chap. 8 - 10) *** Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide. If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or herself, call the  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) . It is...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 59 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 8 - 10) *** Content Warning: This episode contains some rather callous and unhealthy discussion of suicide. If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or herself, call the  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 58 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 2 (Chap. 4 - 7) We continue our discussions on art and it's nature, but now there's some "action" and drama introduced! Do we hear wedding bells for Dorian? And how will it affect his relationships with his two friends? Plus: the picture reappears! For next time: read up through chapter 10. YouTube Twitter Facebook Inst...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 57 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 4 - 7) In addition to our regularly scheduled ruminations on life, beauty, and morality, this episode we introduce some plot advancement! Dorian's been affected by Harry, and now with his zest for life and beauty, he's got an announcement! Do I hear wedding bells?? This episode's cover image is from Wilde's handwritten m...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 56 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 3) Are you ready to ruminate on the nature of youth and beauty? We're going deep with this book, as Oscar Wilde calls us to consider some vexing concepts, and presents us with many contradictions to work through. Are we going to be able to make sense of any of it? Probably not, but we'll try! YouTube Twitte...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 55 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 1 -3) Today we're beginning  The Picture of Dorian Gray,  by Oscar Wilde. The only novel written by the poet and playwright, it was highly controversial and caused a great deal of outrage, despite the publisher censoring the most offensive portions. We're reading the revised 1891 book version, which includes a preface in...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 54 - A Princess of Mars Wrap-up We've finished our time upon Barsoom, but have we really learned anything? We'll break down our thoughts on the book and reveal our next title. If you're interested in the idea of the how we use our individual tools to process race in America (especially with regard to Christianity), the book I mentioned is Divided by Faith , by C...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 53 - A Princess of Mars   Discussion 4 (Chap. 24 - 28) We've reached the end of A Princess of Mars , and boy, do things take a turn quickly! We yadda yadda our way through fights, diplomacy, and NINE WHOLE YEARS , all to end up right back where we began. Shall we explore and discuss all of this together? Don't forget to subscribe to the new YouTube channel, wher...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 52 - A Princess of Mars   Discussion 4 (Chapters 24 - 28) It's the final section of the book and we're bringing together the final threads of the story. Does John end up with Dejah Thoris? Will Tars Tarkas ever find out about his relation to Sola? How does John get home to write this memoir for us? Hang on, listen, and we'll read it all to you. This episode's co...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 51 - A Princess of Mars   Discussion 4 (Chap. 19 - 23) It's the penultimate section of A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs. We've got Martian tournament brackets, Infrastructure Week™, military administrative procedures, and a whole lot of casual genocide! As we roll into the new year, we've got an expanded social media profile. Did you know that we're no...

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 50 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 19 -23) This week, we have some action in the pit of Warhoon, John makes a friend, and we learn a bit more about life on Barsoom for the red martians! Sit back, throw on some headhpones, and transport yourself back to the red planet! This episode's cover image, by Frank E. Schoonover, is captioned  "The old man sat and talked wi...