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Stories--when told well--entertain us, enthrall us, captivate us. At times, however, they provide far more—commenting on the world, defining our society, revealing our origins or our future. Sometimes, stories are deeply personal—shaping who we are or who we aim to be. In the Lit Matters podcast, English professor and lover of stories, Chris Evans, discusses the question of “what stories should we all be reading?” with fellow teachers, librarians, writers, musicians, professionals, students, and more. Join him in this quest to create an empowering and inclusive bookshelf for all.
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Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday May 16, 2021
Episode Six of Lit Matters dives into the “undiscovered country” that is Hamlet as Chris chats with Ken Parker, a Professor of English at Orange Coast College, and “a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy.” Chris and Ken continue a conversation about Shakespeare’s masterpiece that has been ongoing for decades, along with a discussion of music, inspiring teachers, and tiny trains. This episode is a “knavish piece of work,” and so much fun.
If you are looking for other incredible stories influenced by or adapted from Hamlet, check out:
Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 National Book Award Winning novel, Hamnet
Tom Stoppard’s hilarious Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
David Wroblewski’s Edgar Sawtelle
The Dead Father’s Club by Matt Haig
John Updike’s Gertrude and Claudius