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Episode 807: A Wise Man, Eh?
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Peter Fenzel, Mark Lee, and Matthew Wrather partake in our Christmas tradition of overthinking a literary work. This year it’s O. Henry’s short story The Gift of the Magi. The story is great fun (as long as you don’t get the version published by the U.S. State Department), and they discuss themes of gift giving, connections to the biblical magi, and the ultimate question: isn’t it ironic? Don’t you think?
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Further Reading
- O. Henry, “The Gift of the Magi” (Project Gutenberg)
- O. Henry (Wikipeida)
- Matthew, Chapter 2 (New American Bible)
Episode 807: A Wise Man, Eh? originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
869 episodes
Manage episode 390116387 series 33195
Support Overthinking It by becoming a member for $5/month!
Peter Fenzel, Mark Lee, and Matthew Wrather partake in our Christmas tradition of overthinking a literary work. This year it’s O. Henry’s short story The Gift of the Magi. The story is great fun (as long as you don’t get the version published by the U.S. State Department), and they discuss themes of gift giving, connections to the biblical magi, and the ultimate question: isn’t it ironic? Don’t you think?
Subscribe: iTunes Other Apps
Further Reading
- O. Henry, “The Gift of the Magi” (Project Gutenberg)
- O. Henry (Wikipeida)
- Matthew, Chapter 2 (New American Bible)
Episode 807: A Wise Man, Eh? originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
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