Peter Hoffer

Long Takes on Short Stories

Fiction EN ↓ 7 episodes

Hi! My name is Peter Hoffer, and I love short stories. Join me as I share some short stories that have entertained, puzzled, intrigued, and dazzled me. Stories from authors you may know (and others who deserve some more literary love). Happy reading! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Peter Hoffer

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Episode 6: "Yorrick" by Budi Darma 13.12.2024 8:22

Welcome to the latest episode of "Long Takes on Short Stories" - the podcast focused on the short story! Today we cover the quirks of life in the Midwestern US - "Yorrick" by Budi Darma (translated by Tiffany Tsao) from his collection of short stories, "People from Bloomington." Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/LTShortStories Visit the website: https://www.longtakesonshortstories.com/ Email u...

Episode 5: "Under the Bridge" by Zora Neale Hurston 03.12.2024 15:35

Welcome to the latest episode of "Long Takes on Short Stories" - the podcast focused on the short story! Today we cover the tragic roles of fate and love in the American South - "Under the Bridge" by Zora Neale Hurston (a titan of the Harlem Renaissance). Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/LTShortStories Visit the website: https://www.longtakesonshortstories.com/ Email us: longtakesonshortstori...

Episode 4: "Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway 27.11.2024 15:46

Welcome to the latest episode of "Long Takes on Short Stories" - the podcast focused on the short story! Today we cover a seemingly banal conversation at a Spanish train station - "Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/LTShortStories Visit the website: https://www.longtakesonshortstories.com/ Email us: longtakesonshortstories@gmail.com Happy reading!...

Episode 3: "Miss Brill" by Katherine Mansfield 20.11.2024 13:43

Welcome to the second episode of "Long Takes on Short Stories" - the podcast focused on the short story! Today we cover a Sunday afternoon in the park - "Miss Brill" by Katherine Mansfield. Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/LTShortStories Visit the website: https://www.longtakesonshortstories.com/ Email us: longtakesonshortstories@gmail.com Happy reading! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Episode 2: "Wunderkind" by Carson McCullers 12.11.2024 15:23

Welcome to the second episode of "Long Takes on Short Stories" - the podcast focused on the short story! Today we talk about music prodigies - "Wunderkind" by Carson McCullers. Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/LTShortStories Visit the website: https://www.longtakesonshortstories.com/ Email us: longtakesonshortstories@gmail.com Happy reading! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Episode 1: "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury 05.11.2024 9:26

Welcome to the first episode of "Long Takes on Short Stories" - the podcast focused on the short story! Today we kick things off with the story that turbocharged my love for reading - "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury. It's got it all. Interplanetary living, jealous schoolkids, and non-stop rain! Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/LTShortStories Visit the website: https://www.longtakesonsho...

Long Takes on Short Stories - Trailer 29.10.2024 0:51

Coming soon....a new podcast all about short stories! Are you a hungry reader who may occasionally prefer a snackable short story over a hefty meal of a novel? You've come to the right placer reader / snacker! "Long Takes on Short Stories" - your new podcast dedicated to the short story. Coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.