Beyond the Walls Book Chat
J.R.R. Tolkien once said, "Fairy tales do not deny the existence of sorrow and failure; they give a fleeting glimpse of joy beyond the walls of the world, poignant as grief."
This podcast is designed to take you on a journey beyond those walls to discover the joy, wisdom, and timeless lessons classic books offer. If you have a thirst for knowledge, a love for literature, and a desire to grow through the wisdom of authors long gone then this podcast is for you. Use these episodes to curate a personal reading list that enriches your mind and soul. Let's embark on a literary adventure together and find the joy that lies beyond the walls.
Please send all questions, comments, and book recommendations to beyondthewallsbookchat@gmail.com.
Beyond the Walls Book Chat
Latest Episodes
Jane Eyre: Leaving Thornfield
Relationships resolved and mysteries unlocked. There are spoilers ahead, but the book is only half-through. Jane has much to learn and far to go.
Jane Eyre: Mr. Rochester
After 4 months as a governess at Thornfield Jane meets her employer Mr. Rochester for the first time. A relationship starts developing but the cards are stacked against them.
Jane Eyre: Soul Points of a Story
The symbolism in Jane Eyre runs deep and wide. One symbol might have many meanings or representations. Symbols give life to a story when they are connected to truth and reality. This novel is saturated with truth and we're here to drink it all ...
Jane Eyre: From Gateshead to Lowood
Our childhoods form us, but they don't define us. Tonight we talk about the childhood of Jane Eyre and the life-road she travels from Gateshead Hall to Lowood school.
Jane Eyre: An Autobiography
Though it was originally published under a male pseudonym the novel Jane Eyre grabbed the Victorian imagination due to its passionate revelations about the inner workings of the female mind. Readers today are still captivated by the conflict of...