Mad About It: Learning Literature with Madison
Mad About It: Learning Literature with Madison
Podcast Description
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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Focuses on in-depth literary analysis, rhetorical techniques, and socio-cultural context of various books, with episodes delving into iconic works like 'The Catcher in the Rye' to explore themes of alienation and adolescence. Topics also include author backgrounds and the lasting impact of literature on society.
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.
Madison welcomes her best friend Emma into her padded cell to discuss one of the most iconic modern classics: ‘The Secret History’ by Donna Tartt. Delving into the real life inspirations for the characters, the cursed (literally) attempted screen adaptations, and analyzing the story with use of Emma’s FOUR rereads is topped off with reactions to Madison’s most wild comments on her viral ‘The Secret History’ TikTok videos. Let’s learn about the variety of interpretations (right, wrong, and middling) that have kept this novel relevant for over 30 years.
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