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Let Genius BurnAuthor: Jamie Burgess & Jill Fuller
Louisa May Alcott may be best known for the beloved book Little Women, but her story doesnt begin or end with her famous novel. On Let Genius Burn, we separate the layers of Louisas life to learn more about who she really was--and all the ways her legacy continues to resonate today. Well explore the traumatic year of her childhood spent in an experimental utopian community, her service as a Civil War nurse, her final years of wealth and celebrity as a childrens author--and more intimate details and little-known stories of Louisas life. Instead of a retelling of Louisa May Alcotts biography, each episode in the 8-part series examines Louisa's life through a different lens--Louisa as a celebrity, writer, activist, daughter, and more-- highlighting her complexity as a person, woman, and historical figure. Ahead of her time, Louisa railed against the limitations of her gender and fought for womens suffrage. She craved literary greatness, but was weighed down by the financial needs of her family. Through writing scandalous Gothic thrillers, she found a way to voice her own inner turmoil. In the end, she achieved extraordinary financial success, but creative fulfillment remained elusive.Well examine all of this and more on Let Genius Burn. Find more on Instagram and Facebook @letgeniusburn or at letgeniusburn.com. Language: en-us Genres: History, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Little Women Holiday Bonus Episode
Episode 7
Monday, 23 December, 2024
Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without Little Women, so we are reading aloud from the iconic first chapter, "Playing Pilgrims" and offering our commentary, citing from various annotated editions of Little Women and the film versions to bring you a well-rounded discussion of your holiday favorite.Put on your cozy Christmas pajamas and make your cup of tea; it's time to settle into a classic holiday story.
