Books of All Time

Author: Rose Judson

Books of All Time tackles classic literature in chronological order. Each month, host Rose Judson summarizes a classic work of literature in one episode and then dives into the story behind it in the second episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 47 - The Book of Job, Part 2 – I Come Out as Gold
Episode 47
Sunday, 19 April, 2026

Our second episode on The Book of Job looks at three reactions to the work.William Blake's illustrations for The Book of Job (1780—1823), which were produced in several media for various patronsFranz Kafka's The Trial (1925), which has a similar air of oppression and unattainable justiceCarl Jung's Answer to Job (1952), in which the famed psychologist puts God on the couchIf you want to see Blake's illustrations for Job, they're available (along with lots of other wonderful things) at the William Blake Archive. Click here to visit.Want to read a transcript of this episode? Click here. Don't forget to share us on your socials or leave a rating or review. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.