Episodes

  • 018 - The Man with the Trumpet

    018 - The Man with the Trumpet
    Feb 23 2026
    Dive into The Triumph of the Egg, a captivating collection of stories and poems by Sherwood Anderson. Departing from the interconnected style of his renowned work Winesburg, Ohio, Anderson presents a rich tapestry of perspectives and settings, delving into themes of personal growth, disillusionment, loneliness, and the contrast between urban and rural life. Critic Lawrence Gilman praised Andersons ability to create beauty within his prose, stating, Mr. Anderson has achieved a beauty that irradiates his page. Although it may be less celebrated than his earlier works, The Triumph of the Egg is a cornerstone of Modernist literature, honored with the first annual Dial Award from the esteemed journal The Dial. NOTE TO LISTENERS The second story in this collection, I Want to Know Why, includes language that may be considered offensive. (summary by Ben Adams)
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    3 mins
  • 017 - Out of Nowhere into Nothing VI

    017 - Out of Nowhere into Nothing VI
    Feb 23 2026
    Dive into The Triumph of the Egg, a captivating collection of stories and poems by Sherwood Anderson. Departing from the interconnected style of his renowned work Winesburg, Ohio, Anderson presents a rich tapestry of perspectives and settings, delving into themes of personal growth, disillusionment, loneliness, and the contrast between urban and rural life. Critic Lawrence Gilman praised Andersons ability to create beauty within his prose, stating, Mr. Anderson has achieved a beauty that irradiates his page. Although it may be less celebrated than his earlier works, The Triumph of the Egg is a cornerstone of Modernist literature, honored with the first annual Dial Award from the esteemed journal The Dial. NOTE TO LISTENERS The second story in this collection, I Want to Know Why, includes language that may be considered offensive. (summary by Ben Adams)
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    59 mins
  • 016 - Out of Nowhere into Nothing II-V

    016 - Out of Nowhere into Nothing II-V
    Feb 23 2026
    Dive into The Triumph of the Egg, a captivating collection of stories and poems by Sherwood Anderson. Departing from the interconnected style of his renowned work Winesburg, Ohio, Anderson presents a rich tapestry of perspectives and settings, delving into themes of personal growth, disillusionment, loneliness, and the contrast between urban and rural life. Critic Lawrence Gilman praised Andersons ability to create beauty within his prose, stating, Mr. Anderson has achieved a beauty that irradiates his page. Although it may be less celebrated than his earlier works, The Triumph of the Egg is a cornerstone of Modernist literature, honored with the first annual Dial Award from the esteemed journal The Dial. NOTE TO LISTENERS The second story in this collection, I Want to Know Why, includes language that may be considered offensive. (summary by Ben Adams)
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    47 mins
  • 015 - Out of Nowhere into Nothing I

    015 - Out of Nowhere into Nothing I
    Feb 23 2026
    Dive into The Triumph of the Egg, a captivating collection of stories and poems by Sherwood Anderson. Departing from the interconnected style of his renowned work Winesburg, Ohio, Anderson presents a rich tapestry of perspectives and settings, delving into themes of personal growth, disillusionment, loneliness, and the contrast between urban and rural life. Critic Lawrence Gilman praised Andersons ability to create beauty within his prose, stating, Mr. Anderson has achieved a beauty that irradiates his page. Although it may be less celebrated than his earlier works, The Triumph of the Egg is a cornerstone of Modernist literature, honored with the first annual Dial Award from the esteemed journal The Dial. NOTE TO LISTENERS The second story in this collection, I Want to Know Why, includes language that may be considered offensive. (summary by Ben Adams)
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    53 mins
  • 014 - Motherhood

    014 - Motherhood
    Feb 23 2026
    Dive into The Triumph of the Egg, a captivating collection of stories and poems by Sherwood Anderson. Departing from the interconnected style of his renowned work Winesburg, Ohio, Anderson presents a rich tapestry of perspectives and settings, delving into themes of personal growth, disillusionment, loneliness, and the contrast between urban and rural life. Critic Lawrence Gilman praised Andersons ability to create beauty within his prose, stating, Mr. Anderson has achieved a beauty that irradiates his page. Although it may be less celebrated than his earlier works, The Triumph of the Egg is a cornerstone of Modernist literature, honored with the first annual Dial Award from the esteemed journal The Dial. NOTE TO LISTENERS The second story in this collection, I Want to Know Why, includes language that may be considered offensive. (summary by Ben Adams)
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    5 mins
  • 013 - War

    013 - War
    Feb 23 2026
    Dive into The Triumph of the Egg, a captivating collection of stories and poems by Sherwood Anderson. Departing from the interconnected style of his renowned work Winesburg, Ohio, Anderson presents a rich tapestry of perspectives and settings, delving into themes of personal growth, disillusionment, loneliness, and the contrast between urban and rural life. Critic Lawrence Gilman praised Andersons ability to create beauty within his prose, stating, Mr. Anderson has achieved a beauty that irradiates his page. Although it may be less celebrated than his earlier works, The Triumph of the Egg is a cornerstone of Modernist literature, honored with the first annual Dial Award from the esteemed journal The Dial. NOTE TO LISTENERS The second story in this collection, I Want to Know Why, includes language that may be considered offensive. (summary by Ben Adams)
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    10 mins
  • 012 - The New Englander

    012 - The New Englander
    Feb 23 2026
    Dive into The Triumph of the Egg, a captivating collection of stories and poems by Sherwood Anderson. Departing from the interconnected style of his renowned work Winesburg, Ohio, Anderson presents a rich tapestry of perspectives and settings, delving into themes of personal growth, disillusionment, loneliness, and the contrast between urban and rural life. Critic Lawrence Gilman praised Andersons ability to create beauty within his prose, stating, Mr. Anderson has achieved a beauty that irradiates his page. Although it may be less celebrated than his earlier works, The Triumph of the Egg is a cornerstone of Modernist literature, honored with the first annual Dial Award from the esteemed journal The Dial. NOTE TO LISTENERS The second story in this collection, I Want to Know Why, includes language that may be considered offensive. (summary by Ben Adams)
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    46 mins
  • 011 - The Door of the Trap

    011 - The Door of the Trap
    Feb 23 2026
    Dive into The Triumph of the Egg, a captivating collection of stories and poems by Sherwood Anderson. Departing from the interconnected style of his renowned work Winesburg, Ohio, Anderson presents a rich tapestry of perspectives and settings, delving into themes of personal growth, disillusionment, loneliness, and the contrast between urban and rural life. Critic Lawrence Gilman praised Andersons ability to create beauty within his prose, stating, Mr. Anderson has achieved a beauty that irradiates his page. Although it may be less celebrated than his earlier works, The Triumph of the Egg is a cornerstone of Modernist literature, honored with the first annual Dial Award from the esteemed journal The Dial. NOTE TO LISTENERS The second story in this collection, I Want to Know Why, includes language that may be considered offensive. (summary by Ben Adams)
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    29 mins