The Belletrist Podcast w/ Dave Stephens

The Belletrist Podcast w/ Dave Stephens

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The Belletrist podcast features classic poetry and short fiction read with commentary from a former English prof. who hates the way contemporary universities have abandoned the reading of Literature in favor of grievance studies. Pieces range from ancient literature to mid-20th century. Belletrist: A term for one who loves Literature for its intrinsic and aesthetic properties. It is often used as a derogatory term within English studies.

Recent Episodes

  • Episode 8: The Second Coming by William Butler Yeats

    5 years ago
  • Episode 7: The Haystack in the Floods by William Morris

    5 years ago
  • Episode 6: A Clean Well-Lighted Place by Earnest Hemingway

    5 years ago
  • Episode 5: Terence, This is Stupid Stuff by AE Housman

    5 years ago
  • Episode 4: Dolce Et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen

    5 years ago
  • Episode 3: Breakfast by John Steinbeck

    5 years ago
  • Episode 2: Church Going by Philip Larkin

    5 years ago
  • Episode 1: An Irish Airman Forsees His Death by WB Yeats

    5 years ago