Beyond the Walls Book Chat
J.R.R. Tolkien once said, "Fairy tales do not deny the existence of sorrow and failure; they give a fleeting glimpse of joy beyond the walls of the world, poignant as grief."
This podcast is designed to take you on a journey beyond those walls to discover the joy, wisdom, and timeless lessons classic books offer. If you have a thirst for knowledge, a love for literature, and a desire to grow through the wisdom of authors long gone then this podcast is for you. Use these episodes to curate a personal reading list that enriches your mind and soul. Let's embark on a literary adventure together and find the joy that lies beyond the walls.
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Beyond the Walls Book Chat
Soup of Stories
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The Western canon and beyond contain the building blocks of all our stories. Tolkien called these blocks the Soup of Stories. Tonight's episode is based on this article by Angelina Stanford from The Classical Reader: "The Foundations of a Literary Education."