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The Great Books
Hosted by National Review · EN
Hillsdale College’s John J. Miller discusses classic works within the Western literary canon.
28episodes
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Episode 371: A Thank You and a Farewell
Apr 30, 202500:10:08Summary readyJohn J. Miller brings the Great Books podcast to a close.
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Episode 370: 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' by Goethe
Apr 29, 202500:39:47Summary readyJohn J. Miller is joined by Peter Meilaender of Houghton University to discuss 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' by Goethe.
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Episode 369: 'Acts of the Apostles'
Apr 22, 202500:38:58Summary readyJohn J. Miller is joined by Jeff Cavins of Ascension Press to discuss the Acts of the Apostles.
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Episode 368: 'Dark Night of the Soul' by St. John of the Cross
Apr 15, 202500:35:00Summary readyJohn J. Miller is joined by Silvina Sironi of the Word on Fire Institute to discuss 'Dark Night of the Soul' by St. John of the Cross.
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Episode 367: 'Tender Is the Night' by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Apr 8, 202500:35:38Summary readyJohn J. Miller is joined by Titus Techera of the American Cinema Foundation to discuss 'Tender Is the Night' by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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Episode 366: 'The Analects' by Confucius
Apr 1, 202500:31:57Summary readyJohn J. Miller is joined by Erin Cline of Georgetown University to discuss 'The Analects' by Confucius.
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Episode 365: 'Lonesome Dove' by Larry McMurtry
Mar 25, 202500:36:31Summary readyJohn J. Miller is joined by Dedra Birzer of Hillsdale College to discuss Larry McMurtry's 'Lonesome Dove.'
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Episode 364: 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank
Mar 18, 202500:37:40Summary readyJohn J. Miller is joined by Ruth Franklin to discuss 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank.
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Episode 363: 'Charlotte's Web' by E. B. White
Mar 11, 202500:36:49Summary readyThe Herzog Foundation
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Episode 362: 'Midcentury' by John Dos Passos
Mar 4, 202500:33:17Summary readyJohn J. Miller is joined by Stephen Schryer of the University of New Brunswick to discuss 'Midcentury' by John Dos Passos.
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