Learn the literary history, rhetorical techniques, and more behind the books you weren't quite taught right in school. Have fun with Madison as we analyze both classic and modern books a little too much.

Mad About It: Learning Literature with Madison
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Learn the literary history, rhetorical techniques, and more behind the books you weren't quite taught right in school. Have fun with Madison as we analyze both classic and modern books a little too much.
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Recent Episodes

September 1, 2025
Debunking the Villainization of Charlotte Brontë with My Walls
<p>Charlotte Brontë is as famous for “Jane Eyre” as she is for the criticisms thrown at her—but is there any merit to them? Madison debunks the lies surrounding Charlotte Brontë and her sisters, and examines the nuances of a literary history we’ve oversimplified. Why? Well, cause no matter what time period you're in, society can't stand anything less than a perfect woman. </p><p><br /></p><p>This episode was originally recorded as a YouTube video essay which you can <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhrBNbNydq4&t=2535s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">watch here</a>. (I made a lot of pretty Canva graphics just for you....)</p>

June 10, 2025
Dissecting 'The Secret History' with my BFF, Emma!
Madison interviews Emma about Donna Tartt's 'The Secret History,' exploring character inspirations and film adaptations, while reacting to TikTok interpretations and analyzing the novel's enduring relevance.

February 23, 2025
Explaining How Twilight is Inspired by Classic Books to my Poor Mom
<p>We've all watched Twilight be analyzed and shredded for over a decade now, but have you ever analyzed it through the lens of classic literature? Yeah. I'm not joking. In this episode Madison breaks down each of the classic books that Stephanie Meyer based the Twilight books off of. And who better to talk about a vampire werewolf love triangle book with than your mom who is paying for a degree for you to be able to analyze said vampire werewolf love triangle book!</p>
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