5.22.2012

Episode 187: Genesis, chapters 49-50


In which we come to the end of the beginning.

Episode 187, chapters 49-50
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  • This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
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  • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
  • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
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    5.10.2012

    Lagniappe 51: The Bells by Edgar Allan Poe

    The bells! -- The bells, bells, bells, bells, bells, bells, bells -- the rhyming and the chiming of the bells!

    The Bells by Edgar Allan Poe
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    Inspired by the book and introduction found at SFFaudio.

    According to Webster
    la·gniappe \ˈlan-ˌyap, lan-ˈ\
    Function:
    noun
    Etymology: American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added
    Date: 1844
    : a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase;
    broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure

    5.09.2012

    Episode 186: Bridge of Birds, chapters 20-22

    In which we visit the Cavern of Bells, meet a third handmaid, and hear from a Mouse.
    Episode 186, chapters 20-22
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    Book Information
    • Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
    • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
    • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
    • More information about Barry Hughart
    • Subterranean Press
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