How To Love Lit Podcast

Hi, I’m Christy Shriver and we’re here to discuss books that have changed the world and have changed us.  I’m Garry Shriver, and this is the How to Love Lit Podcast.  Today we conclude our four-part series on Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World; the world Huxley creates may be New but certainly it is not brave. Michel Houellebecq in his 1998 novel The Elementary Particles references Brave New World in an unusual way.  Instead of seeing it as a warning of an evil to be avoided, he, or at least his characters find it a world to aspire to.   Let me quote him, “everyone says BNW is supposed to be a totalitarian nightmare, a vicious indictment on our society, but that’s just hypocritical bullshit.  BNW is our idea of heaven: genetic manipulation, sexual liberation, the war against aging, the leisure society.”    It’s a conversation, Huxley thought we should have as a society: what constitutes a real human world?  What is human society? Are we individuals living together; or are cells in a single organism called society with a small collection of men as braintrusts running it all?  In BNW Revisited, he says this, “In spite of the Id and the Unconscious, in spite of endemic neurosis and the prevalence of low IQ's most men and women are probably decent enough and sensible enough to be trusted with the direction of their own destinies. “  The World Controllers in BNW disagree., Mond, in part 4, describes a world where men and women are NOT to be trusted with the direction of their own destinies. And as we reach the end of the book, we listen to Mustafa Mond explain why.  And in a nutshell the answer is instability.  “Independence was not made for man. God isn’t compatible with machinery and scientific medicine and universal happiness.  “It would upset the whole social order if men started doing things on their own.”  These are the arguments we read at the end of the book, but their meanings are illustrated  throughout starting in chapter one.    After reading the dialogue between John and Mond, so much of what we’ve seen illustrated makes more sense.  Really, this is a book that needs to be read twice because when you read those first chapters, you’re overwhelmed and confused.  In episode 1, we tour with our omniscient narrator that Central London Hatchery and Conditioning Center in the year of stability AF 632.  We learn that vivaparous reproduction (or birth as we know it) has been replaced by the assembly line; babies are manufactured in bottles.  The director explains to us that world is divided into castes, and everyone is conditioned to believe they are equal and equally valuable- albeit, they certainly are not equal in the way we think of equality today. We are introduced to a new set of values and the value that prevails is happiness.  The World State has solved man’s happiness problem, and we are shown how this is achieved.  The way the director describes makes it seem flawless.   Caitrin Nicol in her famous essay “Brave New World at 75” describes it a different way, “there is an unholy alliance of industrial capitalist, fascist, communist, psycho- analytic, and pseudo-scientific ideologies has brought about the end of history. The past is taboo - "History is bunk," as "Our Ford" so eloquently said - and there is no future, because history's ends have been accomplished. There is no pain, deformity, crime, anguish, or social discontent. Even death has no more sting: Children are acclimatized to the death palaces from the age of eighteen months, encouraged to poke around and eat chocolate creams while the dying are ushered into oblivion on soma, watching sports and pornography on television.”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Crucible ||Arthur Miller || Episode 2 -||The Witch Hunt and Hysteria Begins! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Crucible || Arthur Miller || Episode 1 || Witch Hunts In Two Centuries! || Pulitzer Prizes! || Allegories Everywhere! 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wuthering Heights - Epsiode 5 - Emily Bronte - Redemption, Forgiveness and Overcoming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wuthering Heights - Episode 3 - Emily Bronte - Tantrums, Crazy Relationships, Rejection, Revenge - Part 2!!! 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wuthering Heights - Episode 2 - Emily Bronte - Tantrums, Crazy Relationships, Rejection, Revenge! 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wuthering Heights - Episode 1 - Emily Bronte - Frame Stories, Awkward Guests And Creepiness! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Shakespeare || Hamlet || Episode 6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ecclesiastes - Episode 2 - Hevel, Sukkot, Justice and Joy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ecclesiastes - Episode 1 - Wisdom, Vanity And Chasing After The Wind! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Christmas Story - Luke Chapter 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twas The Night Before Christmas - Clement C. Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Dickens - A Christmas Carol - Episode 2 - Ghosts, Innocence, Redemption And The Conclusion! Hi, I’m Christy Shriver and we’re here to discuss books that have changed the world and have changed us.  I’m Garry Shriver and this is the How to Love Lit Podcast. This is our second episode discussing Charles Dickens and his classic Christmas tale, A Christmas Carol. Last episode we began our discussion talking a little bit about Dickens’ life and the early experiences in Victorian England that shaped his career and his understanding of the world in general- in particular, the year he spent at the age of 12 as an outcast on the streets of London working in a blacking factory. We talked about the governmental report on the conditions of the over 30,000 urban poor children that inspired the tale. Finally, we discussed the blended choice of genres in which he chose to communicate his message of social responsibility and personal redemption- a carol, in prose, as he called it, but also a ghost story- an unusual combination.  We ended where we want to start today, talking about the man who has charmed the world with his miserly ways, Ebenezer Scrooge.     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Dickens || A Christmas Carol || Episode 1 || The Architect Of The Victorian Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Washington Irving || The Legend of Sleepy Hollow || Part 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Washington Irving || The Legend of Sleepy Hollow || Episode 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Percy Shelley - Ozymandias  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How To Read A Story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creed || The Lyrical Poetry of Creed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shirley Jackson || The Haunting Of Hill House || Episode 3 || The Creepy, Psychotic, Paranormal Conclusion! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shirley Jackson || The Haunting Of Hill House || Episode 2 || Is Hill House Haunted Or Not?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shirley Jackson || The Haunting Of Hill House || Episode 1 || Meet The Author And The Personal Issues That Created One Of The Best Horror Genre Books Of All Time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

T.S. Eliot || The Love Song Of J. Alfred Prufrock || Episode 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

T.S. Eliot || The Love Song Of J. Alfred Prufrock || Poetry Supplement || Episode 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hawaii || Myths || Legends || Kings || Queens || History || All The Stuff Tolkien Loved! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anton Chekhov || The Bet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guy de Maupassant || The Necklace || The Master Of The Short Story At His Best! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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William Butler Yeats - The Second Coming - Apocalyptic Poetry At Its Best! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Butler Yeats - Easter,1916 - The Poetry That Inspired Things Fall Apart  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ralph Waldo Emerson - Episode 2 -The Founder Of American Transcendentalism!NatureSelf RelianceExplore how Ralph Waldo Emerson shaped American Transcendentalism — a bold spiritual and philosophical movement that redefined freedom, nature, and the self. Discover the core ideas behind Self-Reliance, the power of the individual spirit, and Emerson's lasting influence on American thought.To know more, visit our YouTube channel || https://www.youtube.com/@howtolovelitpodcast6453/videosEmerson Transcendentalism Ralph Waldo Emerson quotes What is Transcendentalism American philosophy podcast Emerson self-reliance ideas Nature and spirit 19th-century American thinkers Emerson podcast episode Transcendentalist movement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uncover the legacy of Ralph Waldo Emerson, the pioneer of American transcendentalism and the first truly original voice in American literature. This episode dives into his groundbreaking ideas, timeless essays, and lasting impact on U.S. literary identity.Hi, I’m Christy Shriver, and we’re here to discuss books that have changed the world and have changed us. And I’m Garry Shriver, and this is the How to Love Lit Podcast. Today we begin our first of two episodes on Ralph Waldo Emerson, arguably America’s first distinctively American literary voice. He extraordinarily influenced and inspired some of the most notable and productive writers this continent has produced. Some were disciples, others totally rejected and sought to dismantle his ideology, but none of his generation ignored him, and some of America’s greatest writing was produced. The names of his contemporaries are recognizable heavy hitters in the American canon, names like Henry David Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, Herman Melville, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Margaret Fuller, Walt Whitman, and Emily Dickinson. American icons were motivated not only by his ideas, but by his enthusiasm and his energy. He had and still has an uncanny ability to imbue his listeners and/or readers with personal confidence, not in him, but in themselves.  And it wasn’t just writers, or even mostly writers, countless Union Soldiers took Emerson’s essays with them as they packed up to fight the Civil War; they were encouraged by Emerson’s words to fight onward for what was morally right. It is said that leaders as far away as Russia kept his essays on tables next to their beds. For some they have had the authority of Biblical text or Oracles. Philosophers like Nietzsche and William James found inspiration in him. Literally millions from all over the world have put his quotes on decorative walls, bathroom mirrors, and calendars. He’s everywhere- Etsy jewelry, Instagram posts, inspirational candles, if a quote can be stuck on it- Emerson’s in the mix. I’ve heard him quoted in numerous graduation addresses. His optimism is contagious even if his philosophy or theology is complicated, difficult to understand at times and even controversial. Yes, I have found the best way for most of us to read Emerson is not to get mired in trying to understand all of his philosophical musings- he’s not really an accepted philosopher.  No, he isn’t, and this is ironic, Emerson is an alumni of Harvard University, and today, Emerson Hall holds Harvard’s Department of Philosophy. Now what is ironic about that is Emerson is not an accepted philosopher and he is not taught in any class in the building that carries his name, nor on any college campus as a philosopher, not just Harvard’s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Federer || Commencement Address At DartmouthI'm Nazar Rybak(Content ID registered by Nazar Rybak with Identifyy), as the author of 'Inspiring Sunny Day' www.melodyloops.com/tracks/inspiring-sunny-day/, grants Melody Loops and it's licensees, including How To Love Learning owning YouTube channel @howtolovelitpodcast6453 , permission to use this Music.This Music may be used in commercial and personal projects and in monetized videos (such as Youtube or Vimeo) without paying additional fees or royalties to author. The Music must be used in accordance with the Melody Loops End User License Agreement https://www.melodyloops.com/support/full-license/License #: 14467268443CONFIRMATION SUMMARYHere are a few details of this Grant and Permission: It is conditional upon full receipt of payment;The Music may be used in various multimedia applications including as video games, educational software, powerpoint and keynote presentations, television advertisements, radio spots, documentaries, institutional and corporate advertising, hold on, jingles, websites, flashes, banners; The Music may be modified but may not resold or redistributed outright by licensees of Melody Loops, although it may be included as part of a production;and The Music is being licensed not sold.'Melody Loops' referred to above means Melody Loops LP, operators of www.melodyloops.com(the 'Site').Nazar Rybak(Content ID registered by Nazar Rybak with Identifyy) 2025-07-11 Keywords "Roger Federer, speech, Dartmouth"Roger Federer speechInspirational speech by Roger FedererDartmouth graduation speechRoger Federer's life adviceRoger Federer's graduation message"FullRoger Federer, Dartmouth commencement speech"What Roger Federer said at Dartmouth graduationBest college speeches of all timeRoger Federer's motivational quotesCelebrity commencement speeches 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winston Churchill || "The Sinews Of Peace" || Iron Curtain Speech || Part 2“Listen to Part 2 of Winston Churchill’s historic ‘The Sinews of Peace’ speech, famously known as the Iron Curtain Speech. Explore Churchill’s powerful words that shaped post-World War II history. A must-hear for history lovers and political enthusiasts!”#Keywords: #WinstonChurchill, #IronCurtain, #SinewsofPeace, #ColdWarspeech, #Churchillpodcast, #politicalhistory, #historicspeechespodcast, #Sirwinston, #leadership, #WeShallFightontheBeaches, #WorldWarIIhistory, #famousspeeches, #Dunkirk, #motivationalwartimespeech,#Britishhistorypodcast, #ColdWarhistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winston Churchill || "The Sinews Of Peace" || Iron Curtain Speech || Part 1Listen to Winston Churchill's famous "Iron Curtain" speech, also known as the "Sinews of Peace." Learn how the Cold War and world politics were influenced by this 1946 speech. Ideal for those interested in politics and history. Check our website, How to Love Lit podcast, and YouTube channel for more episodes.#Keywords: #WinstonChurchill, #IronCurtain, #SinewsofPeace, #ColdWarspeech, #Churchillpodcast, #politicalhistory, #historicspeechespodcast, #Sirwinston, #leadership, #WeShallFightontheBeaches, #WorldWarIIhistory, #famousspeeches, #Dunkirk, #motivationalwartimespeech,#Britishhistorypodcast, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Winston Churchill’s popular speech, “We Shall Fight on the Beaches,” delivered in June 1940, remains one of the most powerful addresses in history. Listen to the entire speech in this episode and learn why it became a pivotal point in World War II.We examine the historical background of the speech, Churchill's excellent use of language, and how his remarks motivated a country during the evacuation of Dunkirk. Perfect for students, history buffs, and anybody else looking for timeless leadership and motivational lessons. Check our website, How to Love Lit podcast, and YouTube channel for more episodes.Subjects discussed:Complete audio recording of Churchill's speechDunkirk evacuation during World War IILeadership insights and rhetorical strategiesWhy this speech is still important todayThanks for watching#Sirwinston #Churchillspeech, #WeShallFightontheBeaches, #WorldWarIIhistory, #famousspeeches, #Dunkirk, #motivationalwartimespeech, #leadership, #Britishhistorypodcast,  #Dunkirkevacuation, #historicspeechespodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit || JRR Tolkien || Episode 4 || Battles - Victories - And Eucatastrophe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hobbit || JRR Tolkien || Episode 3 || Surviving All The Rites Of Passage And Smaug The Dragon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.