Miniature Literature Podcast

Hello Mini Lit team! This episode we covered Arthur Golden’s bestseller “Memoirs of a Geisha” with guest Grant Fry. We discussed themes such as the name changes geishas take, the Japanese geisha culture, and the accuracy of memoirs. Take a listen!

Hello again! This episode we brought Jonny Vance, Lawrence Takeuchi, and Sandy Wilmoth back for another Round Table where we flipped the script a bit. Instead of discussing our favorite books of all time we talked about some of our least favorite books (and some of their redeeming qualities). Take a listen to get a … Continue reading "Least Favorite Books (with Jonny Vance, Sandy Wilmoth, and Lawrence Takeuchi)"

Hey Mini Lit nation! This episode we covered the Russian classic “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoevsky. With the help of guest Chase Larson, we discussed what the true punishment to Raskolnikov’s crime actually was, how society plays a role in that punishment, and the incredible imagery Dostoevsky uses in describing St. Petersburg. Take a … Continue reading "Crime and Punishment (with Chase Larson)"

This episode of Miniature Literature we covered William Shakespeare’s classic play “Romeo and Juliet.” We had Lucie Riddell, the President of the BYU Shakespeare Society, discuss some of the major themes of this amazing play including the fickle nature of love and why Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy and not a romance. Take a … Continue reading "Romeo and Juliet (with Lucie Riddell)"

Hey Mini Lit clan! This week we reviewed a classic epic poem “The Aeneid” by Virgil. We had our good friend Landon Soelberg on who helped us decipher the themes of fate and the purpose of national epics. Have a listen and enjoy!