The War and Peace crew continues their journey, Tolstoy flirts with existential questions, and Andrei is seriously haunted by his past.
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In this episode the elephant eaters explore Tolstoy’s natural imagery and continue ragging on Andrei for being a complete dunce.
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We’ve hit an official signpost on our journey through War and Peace! In this episode, the gang embarks on Part 2 of Volume 1 and tries to wrap their heads around the new military atmosphere.
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The War and Peace squad gets deep into Bolkonsky family politics and prepares themselves for war.
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The War and Peace team tackles how the various characters approach the subject of “reason,” the battle for the Bezukhov will, and Pierre’s first encounter with death.
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This week we dive into young love, Pierre’s awkward encounter with Boris, and the difference between knowing and living.
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The team continues their discussion by looking at Pierre and Andrei’s relationship, the spirit of Russia, and the ways in which the children reflect the novel’s tensions.
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Ian, Emily, Megan, and Molly Kate embark on their journey through War and Peace! Topics include patronymics, the prolific use of French in these chapters, and our first impressions of the main characters.
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Let the good times roll! In this episode we introduce our hosts, the book we’ll be reading for the next year and a half, and the format of the show. Be sure to visit the How to Eat an Elephant Homepage on our website to purchase the edition we’ll be reading and see our reading schedule for the coming months: https://www.centerforlit.com/hee
Our first discussion will take place on August 19th!
Coming August 5, 2020…