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Hosted by Peter Morgan · arts · EN-AU · 8 episodes
In Great Books of the World we discuss the most important works of world literature, past and present. Books and stories reflect our lived experiences. They show us how we think and act, help us to understand each other and enable us to deal with diversity and change in our lives. In each interview an academic specialist gives historical and cultural context, opening up these great works of world literature for a generalist audience. Some you may know already; all will provide food for thought and further reading. We hope you will enjoy this offering from the School of Languages and Cultures.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn Great Books of the World we discuss the most important works of world literature, past and present. Books and stories reflect our lived experiences. They show us how we think and act, help us to understand each other and enable us to deal with diversity and change in our lives.
Great Books of the World is hosted by Peter Morgan. The show has published 8 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Great Books of the World. Ep. 2: Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis" (1 February 2026, 70 minutes), "Great Books of the World. Ep. 1: Oedipus Tyrannos by Sophocles (video)" (31 January 2026, 61 minutes), and "Great Books of the World. Ep. 3: Primo Levi's If this is a Man (video)" (31 January 2026, 54 minutes).
Great Books of the World publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 8 episodes.
Booking probability for Great Books of the World is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Great Books of the World requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Great Books of the World's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Great Books of the World are Universities & Colleges. Great Books of the World has an arts audience.
Peter Morgan hosts Great Books of the World, an arts show with 8 episodes published.
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Episode #2
<p>Join Professor Peter Morgan and Professor Vrasidas Karalis as they explore Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis. Dive into the story of the young Greek intellectual narrator’s escape from his bookish life after...
Episode #1
<p>Join Professor Peter Morgan and Dr. Ben Brown as they delve into Sophocles’ classic tragedy, Oedipus Tyrannus. Together, they explore the play’s powerful themes of fate, identity, and the limits of human...
Episode #3
<p>Join Professor Peter Morgan and Professor Avril Alba as they explore Primo Levi’s moving and profound account of his imprisonment in Auschwitz during the Holocaust. If This Is a Man is a harrowing exploration of...
Episode #2
<p>Join Professor Peter Morgan and Professor Vrasidas Karalis as they explore Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis. Dive into the story of the young Greek intellectual narrator’s escape from his bookish life after...
Episode #4
<p>Host Peter Morgan is joined by literary scholar Meg Brayshaw to explore My Brilliant Career, the groundbreaking Australian classic by Miles Franklin. Together, they unpack the novel'sfeminist themes, its vivid...
Episode #3
<p>Join Professor Peter Morgan and Professor Avril Alba as they explore Primo Levi’s moving and profound account of his imprisonment in Auschwitz during the Holocaust. If This Is a Man is a harrowing exploration of...
Episode #4
<p>Host Peter Morgan is joined by literary scholar Meg Brayshaw to explore My Brilliant Career, the groundbreaking Australian classic by Miles Franklin. Together, they unpack the novel'sfeminist themes, its vivid...
Episode #1
<p>Join Professor Peter Morgan and Dr. Ben Brown as they delve into Sophocles’ classic tragedy, Oedipus Tyrannus. Together, they explore the play’s powerful themes of fate, identity, and the limits of human...
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