Forgotten Classics: May 2012

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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Book Information

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.
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 Highlights

The Chronicles of Clovis

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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