Catholics Read Pygmalion
In this episode, Luke, Kiara & Victoria discuss George Bernard Shaw and the controversial ending to his play Pygmalion.
In this episode, Luke, Kiara & Victoria discuss George Bernard Shaw and the controversial ending to his play Pygmalion.
Luke and Victoria look at Ovid’s fables of Echo & Narcissus, discussing the mytho-historical format and C.S. Lewis’ theory that the fables are satirical.
The team reflect on From Union Square to Rome, discussing the simplicity of Dorothy Day’s conversion and her love for the working poor.
Luke, Kiara and Victoria explore Brave New World to discuss the removal of humanity in pursuit of a misguided perfection, and more…
The team discuss Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, how it relates to contemporary society and identity, and an instance of a bad Victorian pun.
Luke and Victoria reflect on Eugine Onegin with reference to its complex poetry, “the Russian Soul”, and Luke and Victoria’s differing reactions to the work.
Luke, Kiara and Victoria discuss The Gift of the Magi by reflecting upon the mutual gift of self in marriage, and more.
Luke, Kiara and Victoria discuss A Christmas Carol, including the notion that Charles Dickens popularised a secularised observance of Christmas.