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10.27.2010

Lagniappe 36: Grimm's Fairy Tales, 1

In which we go on a wild goose chase with Grimm's Fairy Tales.

Grimm's Fairy Tales, 1
(listen or download from link above)

Read by Joseph from Zombie Parent's Guide
(I realized I mislabeled the episode on the file so it says L34 instead of L36 ...
we will be flexible about this, right? Right!)

Get the book here: Grimm's Fairy Tales

References:
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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
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10.25.2010

Episode 139: Genesis, Note to Reader 4

In which we consider old-school books and commentary.
Very old school books. Very new commentary.
Genesis, Note to the Reader 4
(download or listen via this link)
Book Information
  • This book is in 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.
  • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
  • 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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10.15.2010

Episode 138: Genesis, Note to the Reader 3

In which we discuss sex three ways ... oh, yes, and Hebrew.
Genesis, Note to the Reader 3
(download or listen via this link)
Book Information
  • This book is in 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.
  • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
  • 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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10.07.2010

Episode 137: Genesis, Note to the Reader 2


In which Rebecca runs back AND forth AND back AND forth AND back AND forth.

Genesis, Note to the Reader 2
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information
  • This book is in 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.
  • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
  • 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.
Podcast Highlight
Other Links
My Huffduffer feed
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