<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[How to Eat an Elephant: A Little Book Club for Large Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>We’re taking our time as we close read and discuss bite-size portions of the literary canon’s largest books. </p> <br/><br/><a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/s/how-to-eat-an-elephant?utm_medium=podcast">centerforlit.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/s/how-to-eat-an-elephant</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:05:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/1880541/s/189530.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[centerforlit@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/1880541/s/189530.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A little book club for large books. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>CenterForLit</itunes:name><itunes:email>centerforlit@substack.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Arts"/><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/s/189530/9ce3ff48873c1bf44f1a2182ce73fcd8.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[East of Eden: Chapters 51-55]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>At long last, Ian, Megan, and Emily sit down to discuss <em>East of Eden</em> in all of its poignant fullness. We close read Steinbeck’s moving conclusion and use its thematic emphasis to look back over where we’ve come. </p><p><em>How to Eat an Elephant </em>will be taking a hiatus while Megan settles into her new living situation in Edinburgh (!). We hope to be back soon with announcements about what you can expect from the show going forward!</p><p>P.S. Are you looking for our seasons on <em>War and Peace</em> or <em>Les Misérables</em>? Previous seasons of HEE are now available to paid Substack subscribers.</p><p></p><p><p> The CenterForLit Podcast Network is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p> </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/east-of-eden-chapters-51-55</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:173858015</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:11:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/173858015/4b199fc9f829fd04a604c92ae0c00d4e.mp3" length="61178695" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>3823</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/173858015/aee8ae455b7a9a66bdd5e2001ed1368d.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[East of Eden: Chapters 48-50]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today Megan and Emily discuss Cathy’s final escape, then they turn to the climactic Cain and Abel scene and unpack the implications of Cal’s decision to repeat ancient history. </p><p>Be sure to join us next week for the big season finale!</p><p>To follow our reading schedule, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://creators.spotify.com/dash/show/2axHJhZumolHjg1qKRxkdr/episode/1yHKY6BcpgOLWUkrIFvSDr/www.centerforlit.com/hee">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.centerforlit.com/hee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>P.S. Are you looking for our seasons on <em>War and Peace</em> or <em>Les Misérables</em>? Previous seasons of HEE are now available to paid Substack subscribers.</p><p></p><p><p> The CenterForLit Podcast Network is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/east-of-eden-chapters-48-50</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:172826389</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:29:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172826389/dc71d3b2228a9dd61e4f8c4407b18b69.mp3" length="53448540" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>3340</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/172826389/0ef33132f9ba469d7083e93e73dc51ab.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[East of Eden: Chapters 44-47]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today the HEE crew talk about our growing admiration for Abra-cadabra, Kate’s human weakness, and the latent resemblances between parents and children. As we approach the end of the story, we begin to make some guesses about Steinbeck’s larger themes. </p><p>To follow our reading schedule, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://creators.spotify.com/dash/show/2axHJhZumolHjg1qKRxkdr/episode/1yHKY6BcpgOLWUkrIFvSDr/www.centerforlit.com/hee">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.centerforlit.com/hee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>P.S. Are you looking for our seasons on <em>War and Peace</em> or <em>Les Misérables</em>? Previous seasons of HEE are now available to paid Substack subscribers.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/east-of-eden-chapters-44-47</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:172179759</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:13:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/172179759/19be103641697d46ac3d670d31201453.mp3" length="45196246" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2824</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/172179759/f7929f0d094f3fd33c621430c4bcb2be.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[East of Eden: Chapters 40-43]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today Ian, Emily, and Megan discuss the cracks in Kate’s armor, Aron’s unbearable purity, Cal’s responsibility-taking, and Lee’s masterful parenting. It’s a breathless race to a conclusion no one can anticipate!</p><p>To follow our reading schedule, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://creators.spotify.com/dash/show/2axHJhZumolHjg1qKRxkdr/episode/1yHKY6BcpgOLWUkrIFvSDr/www.centerforlit.com/hee">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.centerforlit.com/hee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>P.S. Are you looking for our seasons on <em>War and Peace</em> or <em>Les Misérables</em>? Previous seasons of HEE are now available to paid Substack subscribers.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/east-of-eden-chapters-40-43</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:171013848</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 03:28:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/171013848/36045d83bc9844a42d1fe10c6dffa1c9.mp3" length="38614750" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2413</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/171013848/b9151b736a11c937c33f60178d49379c.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[East of Eden: Chapters 37-39]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, the HEE team discusses Adam’s business venture and the hope of holding on to dreams. We then turn to Cal’s incredible character development and what it means for the Cain and Abel imagery in the story. Is it possible that the Trask family can be redeemed through generational growth? </p><p>To follow our reading schedule, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://creators.spotify.com/dash/show/2axHJhZumolHjg1qKRxkdr/episode/1yHKY6BcpgOLWUkrIFvSDr/www.centerforlit.com/hee">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.centerforlit.com/hee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>P.S. Are you looking for our seasons on <em>War and Peace</em> or <em>Les Misérables</em>? Previous seasons of HEE are now available to paid Substack subscribers.</p><p></p><p><p>CenterForLit’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/east-of-eden-chapters-37-39</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:170370335</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:06:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/170370335/eef9d0fc5b59859c3c821a55b5e5c55a.mp3" length="49600700" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>3100</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/170370335/d38aead41a0879dd8166b47173645164.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[East of Eden: Chapters 34-36]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Ian, Megan, and Emily weigh Steinbeck’s philosophical musings on the Great Question of life against the “enfleshed” experience of his characters. How much control do Lee, Adam, Cal, and Aron have over their lives? What role do the opinions of other people play in their identity? Do we have the power to change ourselves?</p><p>To follow our reading schedule, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://creators.spotify.com/dash/show/2axHJhZumolHjg1qKRxkdr/episode/1yHKY6BcpgOLWUkrIFvSDr/www.centerforlit.com/hee">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.centerforlit.com/hee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>P.S. Are you looking for our seasons on <em>War and Peace</em> or <em>Les Misérables</em>? Previous seasons of HEE are now available to paid Substack subscribers.</p><p></p><p><p>CenterForLit’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/east-of-eden-chapters-34-36</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:168977477</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/168977477/c4dacbbcc635d404687b2424a84caedb.mp3" length="42064167" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2629</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/168977477/44ad0efb9ff500818a7fcc6d9bafd1de.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[East of Eden: Chapters 31-33]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we ride the highest highs and the lowest lows. On the one hand, the HEE team triumphs in Adam’s victory over Cathy. On the other, we mourn the loss of Tom and puzzle over Steinbeck’s view of the world. </p><p>To follow our reading schedule, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://creators.spotify.com/dash/show/2axHJhZumolHjg1qKRxkdr/episode/1yHKY6BcpgOLWUkrIFvSDr/www.centerforlit.com/hee">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.centerforlit.com/hee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>P.S. Are you looking for our seasons on <em>War and Peace</em> or <em>Les Misérables</em>? Previous seasons of HEE are now available to paid Substack subscribers.</p><p><p>CenterForLit’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/east-of-eden-chapters-31-33</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:168106128</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:11:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/168106128/9afe19177d2bbb40e69bf2aaed07be52.mp3" length="41564601" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2597</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/168106128/1a0e212da5a12ab9891d02ac72f3e18f.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[East of Eden: Chapters 28-30]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>After a few weeks of traveling hither and yon, HEE is finally back for the summer!</p><p>In this episode, Megan and Emily discuss Lee’s backstory and consider the nature of modern art in light of his concept of “dreadful beauty.”  They then look at the Trasks’ disturbing inability to confront the truth of their own dark history. </p><p>To follow our reading schedule, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://creators.spotify.com/dash/show/2axHJhZumolHjg1qKRxkdr/episode/1yHKY6BcpgOLWUkrIFvSDr/www.centerforlit.com/hee">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.centerforlit.com/hee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>P.S. Are you looking for our seasons on <em>War and Peace</em> or <em>Les Misérables</em>? Previous seasons of HEE are now available to paid Substack subscribers.</p><p><p>CenterForLit’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/east-of-eden-chapters-28-30</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:166912405</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:44:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/166912405/279f3b04011c61040dd0b4a1b6d751d4.mp3" length="37335273" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2333</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/166912405/473e554ce5c9016fcdfe06d94889841d.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[East of Eden: Chapters 25-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did this week’s reading make you cheer or cringe? The HEE team discusses the triumph of Adam over Cathy and the unmasking of her true nature, but we also worry over the future of Cal and Aron. At the risk of sounding like fools to those who have already read the whole novel, we spend time hypothesizing about what the second half of the story holds.</p><p>What do you think? Is history doomed to repeat itself or will there be a repetition with a difference?</p><p>To follow our reading schedule, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://creators.spotify.com/dash/show/2axHJhZumolHjg1qKRxkdr/episode/1yHKY6BcpgOLWUkrIFvSDr/www.centerforlit.com/hee">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.centerforlit.com/hee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>P.S. Are you looking for our seasons on <em>War and Peace</em> or <em>Les Misérables</em>? Previous seasons of HEE are now available to paid Substack subscribers. </p><p></p><p><p>CenterForLit’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p> </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/east-of-eden-chapters-25-27</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:163647316</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 17:07:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/163647316/30a107d6ac1a15e8fd4bb7a0c28cbdb7.mp3" length="51965934" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>3247</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/163647316/84df5756cff332a79865999683b0e6d2.jpg"/><itunes:season>-1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[East of Eden: Chapters 22-24]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today's episode is a big one! In our reading this week we're finally introduced to "timshel." The HEE crew wrestles with the term's significance and the power of naming. </p><p><br/></p><p>To follow our reading schedule, visit <a href="www.centerforlit.com/hee" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.centerforlit.com/hee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p><a href="https://substack.com/@centerforlit" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Substack so that you never miss a new episode!</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/east-of-eden-chapters-22-24-29a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cbbc12ff-4b6b-45b9-b5ab-70f0bdeddeb5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:21:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162362581/c084620e740c8ff1ce2631f3e5ea10ab.mp3" length="69700358" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>4356</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/162362581/5616cb226294c2f1443e4eb125e270b4.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[East of Eden: Chapters 19-21]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Have we finally figured out Cathy&#39;s character motivation? This week the HEE team follows our villain where angels fear to tread, comparing and contrasting her to Samuel Hamilton along the way.</p><p><br/></p><p>To follow our reading schedule, visit <a href="www.centerforlit.com/hee">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.centerforlit.com/hee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p><a href="https://substack.com/@centerforlit">⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Substack so that you never miss a new episode!</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/east-of-eden-chapters-19-21-330</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d82fbe64-b2d2-441b-8a7f-b6fd18126157</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:15:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162362582/66fe0bd41574134b8cccf7c162640a7a.mp3" length="38967402" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2435</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/162362582/86decbd907fd27d9887f44a37c101e33.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[East of Eden: Chapters 16-18]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>It&#39;s ladies&#39; day at HEE! (Gentlemen listeners can still tune in..) Emily and Megan forge ahead with a conversation that touches on Samuel Hamilton&#39;s intuitive insight into Cathy, overcoming first impressions of Liza, and what in the world lies ahead for Adam and his newborn twins.</p><p><br/></p><p>To follow our reading schedule, visit <a href="www.centerforlit.com/hee">⁠⁠⁠⁠www.centerforlit.com/hee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p><a href="https://substack.com/@centerforlit">⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Substack so that you never miss a new episode!</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/east-of-eden-chapters-16-18-e6a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1a931b0d-b789-45e6-85d0-92ba33c59646</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 02:39:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162362583/ed1d8c68393ddc14729a402170a4b521.mp3" length="43433296" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2714</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/162362583/e87c2693db3e8d80329b9ec20967c06b.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[East of Eden: Chapters 13-15]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week Ian, Emily, and Megan discuss Steinbeck&#39;s ideas about individualism. He wants to protect the rights of the individual over the collective at all costs, but what do we do about the &quot;rugged individualism&quot; of characters like Cathy? We also laugh about Olive&#39;s chapter and explore water imagery in the novel thus far. </p><p><br/></p><p>To follow our reading schedule, visit <a href="www.centerforlit.com/hee">⁠⁠⁠www.centerforlit.com/hee⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p><a href="https://substack.com/@centerforlit">⁠⁠Subscribe to our Substack so that you never miss a new episode!</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/east-of-eden-chapters-13-15-e2d</link><guid isPermaLink="false">adba905e-a174-45e3-8e38-9f255298120c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:56:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162362584/abede273affcbe27d73a648d84aed89e.mp3" length="47647996" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2978</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/162362584/6f34e20411dc66e749830da73a30df35.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[East of Eden: Chapters 10-12]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conflict of our story comes into a little more focus in today&#39;s reading as the Cathy and Trask plotlines converge. We take a final crack at comparing the two brothers and then end our conversation by looking at Steinbeck&#39;s introduction to Part II. Believe it or not, we&#39;re once again talking about the philosophy of history...</p><p><br/></p><p>To follow our reading schedule, visit <a href="www.centerforlit.com/hee">⁠⁠www.centerforlit.com/hee⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p><a href="https://substack.com/@centerforlit">⁠Subscribe to our Substack so that you never miss a new episode!</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/east-of-eden-chapters-10-12-5af</link><guid isPermaLink="false">47d3f37c-4ec4-4b47-a9cd-b121d584c77a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:13:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162362585/ceb284976ec9822d27f66295712c97a2.mp3" length="44827607" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2801</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/162362585/d41ff152671e2edf231eb0ea408d7ade.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[East of Eden: Chapters 7-9]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Have we found the Eve to our Adam Trask? Before we dive into the terrifying world of Cathy Ames, the HEE team talks about Steinbeck&#39;s ideas concerning love and faith and continues to wrap their heads around the complex characterization of Adam and Charles. </p><p><br/></p><p>To follow our reading schedule, visit <a href="www.centerforlit.com/hee" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠www.centerforlit.com/hee⁠⁠</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p><a href="https://substack.com/@centerforlit" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to our Substack so that you never miss a new episode!</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Come discuss <em>The Grapes of Wrath</em> and <a href="https://centerforlit.com/pelican-society-about/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">learn more about CenterForLit&#39;s Pelican Society Membership.</a> </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/east-of-eden-chapters-7-9-10e</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cdf13fd9-f446-4a51-b489-9397b42db6c4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:25:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162362586/c4d79ae575fc26965845c5b57267962a.mp3" length="50645141" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>3165</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/162362586/8915a83666d2211189efdba5f78e2cf1.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[East of Eden: Chapters 4-6]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week we&#39;re discussing Chapters 4-6 of John Steinbeck&#39;s East of Eden. We compare Charles and Adam’s relationship to the Cain and Abel story, wonder about Steinbeck’s use of water imagery, and provide our initial reactions to the Hamilton family. We also reveal the kinds of books we read when we&#39;re not reading elephants!</p><p><br/></p><p>To follow our reading schedule, visit <a href="www.centerforlit.com/hee" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.centerforlit.com/hee⁠</a>.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/east-of-eden-chapters-4-6-dbc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6f52eb95-b5b2-47c2-ad61-e457c39d189b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162362587/164e231899c18aa4f24c3e414c4c5d8b.mp3" length="55389435" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>3461</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/162362587/f0dcb25c90e53d3d751fd82567ecb9c2.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[East of Eden: Chapters 1-3]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Surprise! How to Eat an Elephant is FINALLY back for our season on John Steinbeck&#39;s East of Eden.</p><p>We kick off our conversation of the first three chapters by discussing the biblical overtones of the novel. We consider themes of genesis as they may come to apply to artistic creation, westward expansion in America, and individual human lives. </p><p><br/></p><p>To follow our reading schedule, visit <a href="www.centerforlit.com/hee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.centerforlit.com/hee</a>.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/east-of-eden-chapters-1-3-bd4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6e9d175f-0414-4db2-880f-8a442c7c006c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162362588/2d69bf1c02d0caa792fae7c55347a589.mp3" length="47203665" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2950</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/162362588/46fc465302c1110065285f7df604f79f.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Season 3 Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>You thought it&#39;d never happen! (We were getting nervous ourselves...) Ian, Megan, and Emily are finally back to reveal the next large book the podcast will be consuming, one bite at a time!</p><br/><p>We also introduce our new host, Charlotte Andrews! (Just kidding...although she makes a rather insistent contribution to this trailer, she will not be joining us for future episodes.)</p><br/><p>Find a copy of our edition of the next title and the episode schedule at <a href="http://www.centerforlit.com/hee" class="linkified" target="_blank">www.centerforlit.com/hee</a>.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/season-3-trailer-48a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e8bcc701-68e9-486f-b921-9d7a7fdd42b6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 20:45:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162362589/1a960cbd2e073e2c0e01757a7bb7e926.mp3" length="13226306" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>826</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/162362589/21fc0e181a364813e9131db91d60d74c.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Les Misérables: Book 1, Chapters 7-8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ian, Emily, and Megan follow Jean Valjean down the twisty-turny corridors of his subconscious and try not to get lost along the way. <br/><br/>Join the Facebook discussion group here!<br/><br/>Follow along with our reading schedule: <a href="https://www.centerforlit.com/hee" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://www.centerforlit.com/hee</a> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/les-miserables-book-1-chapters-7-87c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">55771285e4b0774b85cda535:5f177a01130d4a67c0b2c2bc:6362a0283e95602c6e7a99a8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:09:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162362616/cac14151556e4292e52cc7d391dbc8d5.mp3" length="42750765" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2672</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/162362616/c432a51fdf9be8bb3f06140305821dd7.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Les Misérables: Book 1, Chapters 5-6]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story of Fantine continues. Meanwhile, we meet both M. Madeleine and Javert: one suspiciously familiar, the other a compelling but unambiguous symbol. <br/><br/>Join the Facebook discussion group here!<br/><br/>Follow along with our reading schedule: <a href="https://www.centerforlit.com/hee" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://www.centerforlit.com/hee</a> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/les-miserables-book-1-chapters-5-79b</link><guid isPermaLink="false">55771285e4b0774b85cda535:5f177a01130d4a67c0b2c2bc:63597413da3cc7099b4b8621</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:05:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162362617/608fa71e084a5940013809ac8a543cc5.mp3" length="41979683" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2623</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/162362617/c5bec13bb326188df4a457333adb772f.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Les Misérables: Book 1, Chapters 3-4]]></title><description><![CDATA[n this episode, the HEE team walks through Fantine’s tragic backstory and tries to process that firehose of a chapter on “The Year 1817.”<br/><br/>Join the Facebook discussion group here!<br/><br/>Follow along with our reading schedule: <a href="https://www.centerforlit.com/hee" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://www.centerforlit.com/hee</a> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/les-miserables-book-1-chapters-3-ccb</link><guid isPermaLink="false">55771285e4b0774b85cda535:5f177a01130d4a67c0b2c2bc:6346e834accfa85f51911d5c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:38:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162362618/a9794b86ffeb58458f10306aaabf1843.mp3" length="46366582" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2897</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/162362618/54b9141a3fc7e1e0f8b91b47dafd313c.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Les Misérables: Book 1, Chapter 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week we are at last introduced to Jean Valjean! The HEE team members discuss “The Fall” and try to pinpoint the conflict which will carry our protagonist throughout the rest of the novel. <br/><br/>Join the Facebook discussion group here!<br/><br/>Follow along with our reading schedule: <a href="https://www.centerforlit.com/hee" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://www.centerforlit.com/hee</a> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/les-miserables-book-1-chapter-2-e52</link><guid isPermaLink="false">55771285e4b0774b85cda535:5f177a01130d4a67c0b2c2bc:633e47373c410c4a801a75e1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 03:18:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162362619/572ce4cca97ef012cdd01a43965880ed.mp3" length="51144489" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>3196</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/162362619/b7c0d5cfaeb15604e58743fd78d3d772.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Les Misérables: Book 1, Chapter 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our journey begins! Ian, Emily, and Megan discuss “An Upright Man.” They unpack Monseigneur Bienvenu’s character and try to determine why Hugo began his novel from such an indirect angle.  <br/><br/>Join the Facebook discussion group here!<br/><br/>Follow along with our reading schedule: <a href="https://www.centerforlit.com/hee" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://www.centerforlit.com/hee</a> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/les-miserables-book-1-chapter-1-185</link><guid isPermaLink="false">55771285e4b0774b85cda535:5f177a01130d4a67c0b2c2bc:633366bd71a7386906e5c194</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:07:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162362620/9a9a690cc3cfbb2f0c0db5f906fff768.mp3" length="54757593" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>3422</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/162362620/b50bd581da78afc5927dc63bd4259690.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Les Misérables: Introduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to Eat an Elephant is back! Ian, Emily, and Megan kick off their discussion of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables with an introductory overview of the historical context of the novel and author. <br/><br/>Download a timeline of relevant French history.<br/><br/>Purchase the edition we’re reading.<br/><br/>Victor Hugo: A Biography by Graham Robb<br/><br/>Join the Facebook discussion group here!<br/><br/>Follow along with our reading schedule: <a href="https://www.centerforlit.com/hee" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://www.centerforlit.com/hee</a> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/les-miserables-introduction-fbb</link><guid isPermaLink="false">55771285e4b0774b85cda535:5f177a01130d4a67c0b2c2bc:6321fe484dcd3e45c54cb685</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 19:50:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162362621/f180d717bfd7f6097b65cef42eafc87a.mp3" length="39167653" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2447</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/162362621/025290f22e88928b0dd30cfce1b5d7c5.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[War and Peace: War and Peace Volume 1 Recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[ <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/war-and-peace-war-and-peace-volume-c05</link><guid isPermaLink="false">55771285e4b0774b85cda535:5f177a01130d4a67c0b2c2bc:5fbc5421ec0a1d2b4e424b3a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:46:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162362686/2929036f5ab408574edbf8637a46a367.mp3" length="55162456" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>3447</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/162362686/7e6294316c82f33a9244fbf4b871b653.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[War and Peace: 1.3.16-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[ <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/war-and-peace-1316-19-e6e</link><guid isPermaLink="false">55771285e4b0774b85cda535:5f177a01130d4a67c0b2c2bc:5fac4ee29d560157702018e7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 20:58:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162362687/0d71f88ecc80f5700ee86cff1d1f4c70.mp3" length="48230601" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>3014</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/162362687/e95052c48752bc2ff9c5ad2534f7f12e.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[War and Peace: 1.3.11-15]]></title><description><![CDATA[ <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">centerforlit.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://centerforlit.substack.com/p/war-and-peace-1311-15-c2e</link><guid isPermaLink="false">55771285e4b0774b85cda535:5f177a01130d4a67c0b2c2bc:5fa2f6dcafb13023ab3270e3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CenterForLit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 18:49:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162362688/5851713bb2f71bd4fde94ed88f11e25d.mp3" length="35711863" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>CenterForLit</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2232</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/1880541/post/162362688/2e6239f24cad47d796862cd6e0635443.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[War and Peace: 1.3.6-10]]></title><description><![CDATA[ <br/><br/>This is a public episode. 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