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Hillsdale College’s John J. Miller discusses classic works within the Western literary canon.

Episodes

  1. Episode 371: A Thank You and a Farewell

    04/30/2025

    Episode 371: A Thank You and a Farewell

    John J. Miller brings the Great Books podcast to a close.

    10 min
  2. Episode 370: 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' by Goethe

    04/29/2025

    Episode 370: 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' by Goethe

    John J. Miller is joined by Peter Meilaender of Houghton University to discuss 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' by Goethe.

    40 min
  3. Episode 369: 'Acts of the Apostles'

    04/22/2025

    Episode 369: 'Acts of the Apostles'

    John J. Miller is joined by Jeff Cavins of Ascension Press to discuss the Acts of the Apostles.

    39 min
  4. Episode 368: 'Dark Night of the Soul' by St. John of the Cross

    04/15/2025

    Episode 368: 'Dark Night of the Soul' by St. John of the Cross

    John J. Miller is joined by Silvina Sironi of the Word on Fire Institute to discuss 'Dark Night of the Soul' by St. John of the Cross.

    35 min
  5. Episode 367: 'Tender Is the Night' by F. Scott Fitzgerald

    04/08/2025

    Episode 367: 'Tender Is the Night' by F. Scott Fitzgerald

    John J. Miller is joined by Titus Techera of the American Cinema Foundation to discuss 'Tender Is the Night' by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

    36 min
  6. Episode 366: 'The Analects' by Confucius

    04/01/2025

    Episode 366: 'The Analects' by Confucius

    John J. Miller is joined by Erin Cline of Georgetown University to discuss 'The Analects' by Confucius.

    32 min
  7. Episode 365: 'Lonesome Dove' by Larry McMurtry

    03/25/2025

    Episode 365: 'Lonesome Dove' by Larry McMurtry

    John J. Miller is joined by Dedra Birzer of Hillsdale College to discuss Larry McMurtry's 'Lonesome Dove.'

    37 min
  8. Episode 364: 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank

    03/18/2025

    Episode 364: 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank

    John J. Miller is joined by Ruth Franklin to discuss 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank.

    38 min
  9. Episode 363: 'Charlotte's Web' by E. B. White

    03/11/2025

    Episode 363: 'Charlotte's Web' by E. B. White

    The Herzog Foundation

    37 min
  10. Episode 362: 'Midcentury' by John Dos Passos

    03/04/2025

    Episode 362: 'Midcentury' by John Dos Passos

    The Herzog Foundation

    33 min
  11. Episode 361: The Writings of Margaret Fuller

    02/25/2025

    Episode 361: The Writings of Margaret Fuller

    The Herzog Foundation

    38 min
  12. Episode 360: 'Gorgias' by Plato

    02/18/2025

    Episode 360: 'Gorgias' by Plato

    The Herzog Foundation

    34 min
  • 12 Episodes

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Hillsdale College’s John J. Miller discusses classic works within the Western literary canon.

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  • Creator
    National Review
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © National Review
  • Show Website
    The Great Books

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