Episode 68: The Poetry of Jonathan Swift with Steve Karian

Update: 2024-05-03

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In this episode, I speak with Stephen Karian, renowned scholar of 18th century British literature, on the poems of Jonathan Swift, the promise and perils of satire, and the pleasures of reading profane poetry written by one of the great Divines. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Read along with us at .

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Episode 68: The Poetry of Jonathan Swift with Steve Karian