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Great Books of the World

Hosted by Peter Morgan · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 8 episodes

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Episodes
8
Last ep.
13 days ago
Avg length
59m
Booking Probability™
26
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Listen Score
13
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Virality (30d)
46
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About this podcast

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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About the host

Peter Morgan hosts Great Books of the World, a arts show with 8 episodes published.

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Great Books of the World. Ep. 2: Zorba the  Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis

Jan 31, 20261h 10mEp. 2S1

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 meeting t

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Great Books of the World. Ep. 1: Oedipus Tyrannos by Sophocles (video)

Jan 31, 20261h 0mEp. 1S1

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 knowledge.

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Great Books of the World. Ep. 2: Zorba the  Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis (audio)

Jan 31, 20261h 10mEp. 2S1

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 meeting t

Show notes

Great Books of the World. Ep. 3: If This Is a Man by Primo Levi (audio)

Jan 31, 202653mEp. 3S1

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 survival

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Great Books of the World. Ep. 4: My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin (audio)

Jan 31, 202650mEp. 4S1

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 portrayal

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Great Books of the World. Ep. 3: Primo Levi's If this is a Man (video)

Jan 31, 202653mEp. 3S1

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 survival

Show notes

Great Books of the World. Ep. 4: My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin (video)

Jan 31, 202650mEp. 4S1

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 portrayal

Show notes

Great Books of the World. Ep. 1: Oedipus Tyrannos by Sophocles (audio)

Jan 23, 20261h 0mEp. 1S1

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 knowledge.

Show notes

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Who is the host of Great Books of the World?

Great Books of the World is hosted by Peter Morgan. The show is categorised under arts (books) and has published 8 episodes.

How many episodes does Great Books of the World have?

Great Books of the World has published 8 episodes.

What topics does Great Books of the World cover?

Great Books of the World regularly covers arts, books. It sits in the arts category, with a books focus.

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Episodes of Great Books of the World average 59 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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