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An everyman's journey through western literature.
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An everyman's journey through western literature. Book-by-book reading, discussion, and introduction. For youth and adults. arslibri.substack.com

  1. Robin Hood

    HÁ 6 DIAS

    Robin Hood

    In this episode of Ars Libri, guest Sean Russell joins the show to explore the enduring legacy and historical evolution of Robin Hood. Our conversation traces the character’s development from 13th-century “jailhouse records” and 14th-century poems like Piers Plowman to the “gentrified” nobleman popularized by later playwrights and novelists. Russell—author of the Greek-inspired fiction works Thelo and Dunamai—shares insights into how early canon stories such as The Gest of Robin Hood established staples like the archery tournament and the death of the outlaw. We also discuss how figures like Friar Tuck and Maid Marian were integrated into the mythos over centuries. Russell explains the “wax nose” nature of the legend, its political subversions, and its colorful cinematic history, ranging from Kevin Costner’s 90s Americana portrayal to the “perfect aesthetics” of the spoof Men in Tights. Listeners will also get an exclusive preview of Russell’s upcoming novel, Robin Hood: The Green Knight, which reimagines the hero as a battle-hardened veteran of the Third Crusade struggling with his return to England. Checkout these versions: * Robin Hood by Paul Creswik, Illustrated by NC Wyeth * The Adventures of Robin Hood, by Roger Lancelyn Green * The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit arslibri.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 38min
  2. That Hideous Strength

    7 DE ABR.

    That Hideous Strength

    The novelization of his non-fiction work The Abolition Of Man. Many call it prophetic. The Space Trilogy (Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, That Hideous Strength) by C.S. Lewis (2011) Paperback This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit arslibri.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 27min
  3. The Mill On The Po

    31 DE MAR.

    The Mill On The Po

    Step back into the churning currents of the 19th-century Po River, where one family’s floating mill becomes the fragile stage for an epic struggle against the relentless tides of history and the unification of Italy. The version of the book that we own: The Mill on the Po This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit arslibri.substack.com/subscribe

    56 min
  4. The Story of Roland

    24 DE MAR.

    The Story of Roland

    James Baldwin’s The Story of Roland (1883) is a classic retelling of the medieval legends surrounding the greatest of Charlemagne’s knights. It combines chivalry, epic battles, and old-school heroism in a web of interweaving adventures. This is one of the best books for boys and girls alike. Old original copies from Scribner and Sons are still available with wonderful artwork by Peter Hurd. 10/10 recommend. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit arslibri.substack.com/subscribe

    41 min
  5. John Carter Of Mars

    17 DE MAR.

    John Carter Of Mars

    Pulp adventure with violence (sword fights, arena battles) and mature themes (slavery, false gods, brutal combat). The series is best for older teens or adults. It is a classic sci-fi that was the first at world-building, planetary romance, and blending futuristic imagination with old-world heroism. Ok for mature teens, but not ideal for younger readers without guidance. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit arslibri.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 9min
  6. Jane Austens's "Emma"

    10 DE MAR.

    Jane Austens's "Emma"

    My wife tells me why she likes this book and why she thinks I’m her Mr. Knightley. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit arslibri.substack.com/subscribe

    56 min
  7. Crime And Punishment

    3 DE MAR.

    Crime And Punishment

    Crime and Punishment is a psychological novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky that follows Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student in St. Petersburg who murders an unscrupulous pawnbroker, believing himself to be a superior being exempt from moral law. Tormented by intense guilt and paranoia, Raskolnikov wrestles with his conscience while evading detection by the cunning investigator Porfiry Petrovich. Through suffering, spiritual redemption, and the influence of the compassionate Sonya, he ultimately confesses and begins a path toward moral regeneration. Intense psychological exploration of guilt, murder, and redemption; philosophical depth, moral complexity, and disturbing content make it appropriate only for mature adult readers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit arslibri.substack.com/subscribe

    38 min
  8. The Ideal Curriculum

    26 DE FEV.

    The Ideal Curriculum

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit arslibri.substack.com The first of a series in which we discuss the quest for the ideal homeschool and/or private school curriculum. Key guideposts are: Intention, Intelligence, and Identity.

    11 min
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An everyman's journey through western literature. Book-by-book reading, discussion, and introduction. For youth and adults. arslibri.substack.com

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  • Criado por
    An everyman's journey through western literature.
  • Anos de atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    51
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Friar Librorum
  • Site do podcast
    Ars Libri

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