Amateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. Contact the show at historyofliteraturepodcast@gmail.com.
The History of Literature
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Amateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. Contact the show at historyofliteraturepodcast@gmail.com.
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
817 The Odyssey - Getting Ready for a Summer Blockbuster | My Last Book with Mary Beard
Host Jacke Wilson interviews classics scholars Daniel Mendelsohn and Mary Beard about preparing for a modern blockbuster adaptation of Homer's Odyssey.
July 13, 2026
816 Gulliver's Travels at 300 (with David Womersley) | My Last Book with Daniel Mendelsohn
Host Jacke Wilson interviews University of Oxford's David Womersley about "Gulliver's Travels" and satire, plus classics scholar Daniel Mendelsohn discusses his final book choice.
July 6, 2026
815 Paddy Chayefsky
Host Jacke Wilson explores the enduring legacy and prescient works of acclaimed screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky, examining his impact on television and film.
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