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From Dark Academia trends inspired by Donna Tartt's “The Secret History” to other campus novels like Kingsley Amis' “Lucky Jim” and Philip Roth's “The Human Stain,” we delve into the quirks, challenges, and intrigues of university professor characters and campus settings for this week’s mini. We also touch on classics like Dorothy L. Sayers’ “Gaudy Night” and Mary McCarthy's “The Groves of Academe,” among others.
Discussed:
Donna Tartt: “The Secret History"
Podcast Recommendation: "Once Upon a Time at Bennington College"
John Edward Williams: "Stoner"
Dorothy Sayers: "Gaudy Night" (part of the Lord Peter Wimsey detective novels)
Mary McCarthy: Book Mentioned: "The Groves of Academe"
David Lodge: Campus Trilogy: "Changing Places,” "Small World", and "Work"
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202 episodes
Manage episode 376714663 series 2805882
From Dark Academia trends inspired by Donna Tartt's “The Secret History” to other campus novels like Kingsley Amis' “Lucky Jim” and Philip Roth's “The Human Stain,” we delve into the quirks, challenges, and intrigues of university professor characters and campus settings for this week’s mini. We also touch on classics like Dorothy L. Sayers’ “Gaudy Night” and Mary McCarthy's “The Groves of Academe,” among others.
Discussed:
Donna Tartt: “The Secret History"
Podcast Recommendation: "Once Upon a Time at Bennington College"
John Edward Williams: "Stoner"
Dorothy Sayers: "Gaudy Night" (part of the Lord Peter Wimsey detective novels)
Mary McCarthy: Book Mentioned: "The Groves of Academe"
David Lodge: Campus Trilogy: "Changing Places,” "Small World", and "Work"
For episodes and show notes, visit:
LostLadiesofLit.com
Discuss episodes on our Facebook Forum.
Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit.
Follow Kim on twitter @kaskew.
Sign up for our newsletter: LostLadiesofLit.com
Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast
202 episodes
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