Tristan and the Classics

We specialize in creating book reviews of classic books and literature. Reviewing books with an in depth analysis of themes and characters. Cover art photo provided by Jonathan Singer on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@jbsinger1970

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Episodes

Far From The Madding Crowd - Book Review

This book review about Thomas Hardy's Far From The Madding explores the main theme of the classic book. The book review does not try to give any spoilers for those who have not read it but is also very insightful for those who have already read this classic book. Far From The Madding Crowd is a piece of classic literature that compromise apart of the so called Western Canon of great literature. It is a book about life, love, folly and goodness. We hope you enjoy.

Feb 12, 2019•25 min•Ep. 7

The Three Strangers - Thomas Hardy

An audiobook reading of one of Thomas Hardy's short stories: The Three Strangers. Three strangers each converge upon an isolated farm on a cold rainy night. Each has his own secret but can you guess what they are? If you like what we do, please leave us a comment over at our website www.theclassicsbookclub.co.uk Thank You

Feb 09, 2019•53 min•Ep. 6

Heart Of Darkness - Book Review

This book review is an in depth review of Joseph Conrad's brilliant novella, Heart of Darkness. Exploring the impact of greed and avarice on the human condition. This classic book comprises a part of the so called Western Canon of great literature. Although the book review explores the story in depth, it does not feature any spoilers for those who have not read it. Listen and share if you enjoy. Please leave us your feedback at www.theclassicsbookclub.co.uk

Feb 05, 2019•24 min•Ep. 5

The Conscript

This short story by Honore de Balzac, explores the simultaneous bridging of time and space and experience in peoples lives.

Feb 02, 2019•39 min•Ep. 4

Great Expectations Book Review

Probably Charles Dickens most loved work, this is an in depth review of this Classic work Not content with simply outlining the plot, the Tristan delves into the over arching theme of the novel and how it relates to the reader. Learn how not only Pip but the other characters react to the experience of Great Expectations.

Jan 29, 2019•31 min•Ep. 3

How Much Land Does A Man Need - by Leo Tolstoy

It's Short Story Saturday. Each Saturday the Classics Book Club podcast will have a short story written by one of the great classic authors read. This week's is the classic tale 'How Much Land Does A Man Need' by Tolstoy. The work was called the world's greatest story by none other than James Joyce. This tale of discontent to greed will make you smile but also leave you with a sense of, "Could this happen to me?" Please like this podcast and share it with all of your friends and also visit our w...

Jan 26, 2019•36 min•Ep. 2

Why Read The Classics

This is the first podcast by Classics Book Club, a podcaster while sole focus is on Classic Literature. In this episode, I take a look at 4 big reasons why all readers should take time to read the classics. I hope that you enjoy it. Tristan

Jan 23, 2019•27 min

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