Episodes

  • 20 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain

    20 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain
    Jul 16 2025
    Released in a series of seven installments by Century Magazine in 1893–1894, Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson is a riveting detective story with potent racial undertones. The narrative intricately weaves together the identities of several characters – the judges murderer, Tom, Chambers – posing a compelling exploration of identity and self-determination. Mark Twain masterfully employs humor and satire to reveal the harsh realities of racism during that era. The novel uses comic relief not just for entertainment, but as a tool to subtly impart Twains views. Twains adept use of colloquial language and local color as aspects of Naturalism significantly enriches the narrative, making it a timeless classic. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    18 mins
  • 19 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain

    19 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain
    Jul 15 2025
    Released in a series of seven installments by Century Magazine in 1893–1894, Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson is a riveting detective story with potent racial undertones. The narrative intricately weaves together the identities of several characters – the judges murderer, Tom, Chambers – posing a compelling exploration of identity and self-determination. Mark Twain masterfully employs humor and satire to reveal the harsh realities of racism during that era. The novel uses comic relief not just for entertainment, but as a tool to subtly impart Twains views. Twains adept use of colloquial language and local color as aspects of Naturalism significantly enriches the narrative, making it a timeless classic. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    23 mins
  • 18 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain

    18 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain
    Jul 14 2025
    Released in a series of seven installments by Century Magazine in 1893–1894, Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson is a riveting detective story with potent racial undertones. The narrative intricately weaves together the identities of several characters – the judges murderer, Tom, Chambers – posing a compelling exploration of identity and self-determination. Mark Twain masterfully employs humor and satire to reveal the harsh realities of racism during that era. The novel uses comic relief not just for entertainment, but as a tool to subtly impart Twains views. Twains adept use of colloquial language and local color as aspects of Naturalism significantly enriches the narrative, making it a timeless classic. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    5 mins
  • 17 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain

    17 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain
    Jul 13 2025
    Released in a series of seven installments by Century Magazine in 1893–1894, Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson is a riveting detective story with potent racial undertones. The narrative intricately weaves together the identities of several characters – the judges murderer, Tom, Chambers – posing a compelling exploration of identity and self-determination. Mark Twain masterfully employs humor and satire to reveal the harsh realities of racism during that era. The novel uses comic relief not just for entertainment, but as a tool to subtly impart Twains views. Twains adept use of colloquial language and local color as aspects of Naturalism significantly enriches the narrative, making it a timeless classic. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    8 mins
  • 16 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain

    16 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain
    Jul 12 2025
    Released in a series of seven installments by Century Magazine in 1893–1894, Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson is a riveting detective story with potent racial undertones. The narrative intricately weaves together the identities of several characters – the judges murderer, Tom, Chambers – posing a compelling exploration of identity and self-determination. Mark Twain masterfully employs humor and satire to reveal the harsh realities of racism during that era. The novel uses comic relief not just for entertainment, but as a tool to subtly impart Twains views. Twains adept use of colloquial language and local color as aspects of Naturalism significantly enriches the narrative, making it a timeless classic. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    17 mins
  • 15 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain

    15 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain
    Jul 11 2025
    Released in a series of seven installments by Century Magazine in 1893–1894, Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson is a riveting detective story with potent racial undertones. The narrative intricately weaves together the identities of several characters – the judges murderer, Tom, Chambers – posing a compelling exploration of identity and self-determination. Mark Twain masterfully employs humor and satire to reveal the harsh realities of racism during that era. The novel uses comic relief not just for entertainment, but as a tool to subtly impart Twains views. Twains adept use of colloquial language and local color as aspects of Naturalism significantly enriches the narrative, making it a timeless classic. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    20 mins
  • 14 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain

    14 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain
    Jul 10 2025
    Released in a series of seven installments by Century Magazine in 1893–1894, Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson is a riveting detective story with potent racial undertones. The narrative intricately weaves together the identities of several characters – the judges murderer, Tom, Chambers – posing a compelling exploration of identity and self-determination. Mark Twain masterfully employs humor and satire to reveal the harsh realities of racism during that era. The novel uses comic relief not just for entertainment, but as a tool to subtly impart Twains views. Twains adept use of colloquial language and local color as aspects of Naturalism significantly enriches the narrative, making it a timeless classic. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    13 mins