thatlitnerd: Recent Episodes
Kaustubh Karia
A weekly discussion about literature, short stories and reviews. Tune in for a half-baked writer's perception on his favourite short stories, writers and more!
This week, we take on one of the most shocking and path-breaking essays written by Jonathan Swift - A modest proposal. Poverty and Unemployment have riddled early 18th-century Ireland. Where philosophers and economists fail to come up with a solution, Swift proposes an idea to kill multiple birds with one stone. But is the idea worth it? Listen and find out!
This week, we delve into one of the most gripping and dark short stories I have ever read - "Th Sniper", by Liam O'Flaherty. This short story explores the horrors of civil war and the losses one suffers because two important people disagreed with one another. Check it out!
This week, we delve into the works of another master of the written word - Charles Dickens. "Nobody's Story" is a sardonic taunt on the state of society through time and an ironic tale of the classes and the masses!
In this episode, we go to the beginnings of one of the most mysterious and intriguing characters in literary history - "A Scandal in Bohemia" traces the roots of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, along with introducing a key character in the universe - Irene Adler.
In this episode, we discuss one of Anton Chekhov's early works - The Death of a Clerk. This weird roller coaster of a story takes you through various themes like realism, human emotions and even mental health!
In the very first episode of the podcast, we discuss a story that, in my opinion, embodies the Christmas spirit of giving like no other - O.Henry's masterpiece, 'The Gift of the Magi'. This story has had a special place in my heart for a very long time and I am extremely excited to share my thoughts and opinions on the same with all of you. Hope you enjoy it!