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Thoreau's Leaves: the Thoreau Podcast

Thoreau's Leaves: the Thoreau Podcast

By: M. Allen Cunningham
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 THOREAU'S LEAVES presents the words of Henry David Thoreau, one of America's greatest voices, in immersive soundscapes complete with music and the audio textures of nature. Episodes span Thoreau's celebrated writing, lesser-known writing, and his journal, whose mindful pages capture his commitment to a nonconformist life in nature and his evolution as a writer. Get to know Thoreau even better: immerse yourself in his funniest writing in the one-of-a-kind compendium, FUNNY-ASS THOREAU (from Atelier26 Books). https://www.atelier26books.com/store/p7/FUNNY-ASS_THOREAU.html

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M. Allen Cunningham Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • To Set Down Such Choice Experiences

    To Set Down Such Choice Experiences
    Apr 21 2023

    Subscribers can enjoy every episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoreausleaves/subscribe


    Jan 20 - 28, 1852

    Henry muses on the structural value of his journal, and reminds himself: “Associate reverently and as much as you can with your loftiest thoughts.”

    MUSIC:

    “Overhead” by Blue Dot Sessions, courtesy of Free Music Archive

    “Domina Transit” by Blue Dot Sessions, courtesy of Free Music Archive


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    6 mins
  • I Have Sometimes Imagined a Library

    I Have Sometimes Imagined a Library
    Apr 19 2023
    Feb 3, 1852 Henry envisions a fitting repository for the works of naturalists, philosophers, and poets, free from "cold-blooded and methodical officials."MUSIC:“Threads and Veils” by Blue Dot Sessions, courtesy of Free Music Archive

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    4 mins
  • The Fact Is I Am A Mystic

    The Fact Is I Am A Mystic
    Apr 18 2023

    February 27 - March 15, 1853

    Henry notes the first evidence of spring, and reminds himself: "Dwell as near as possible to the channel in which your life flows."


    MUSIC:"Alsace" by Chad Crouch, https://www.soundofpicture.com/, used by courtesy of a licensing agreement with the artist.

    "Red-Wing Meditation" by Chad Crouch, https://www.soundofpicture.com/, used by courtesy of a licensing agreement with the artist.

    "Tortoise Shell" by Chad Crouch, https://www.soundofpicture.com/, used by courtesy of a licensing agreement with the artist.

    "Pink Gradient" by Chad Crouch, https://www.soundofpicture.com/, used by courtesy of a licensing agreement with the artist.

    "All the Quiet Work" by Chad Crouch, https://www.soundofpicture.com/, used by courtesy of a licensing agreement with the artist.

    SOUND CREDITS:

    Red-Shouldered Hawk: Christopher McPherson, XC602509. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/602509

    Eastern Bluebird: Christopher McPherson, XC601010. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/601010

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    14 mins
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