Dec. 8, 2025
#8 Greatest Book of All Time
There is a lot to praise about Herman Melville's Moby Dick, which comes in at #8 on the History of Literature's list of 25 Greatest Books of All Time. In Episode 747, Jacke considers this tale that is so much more than a story about a whale. Eager to dive deeper into the novel? Take a listen to episodes 481 and 482, a pair of episodes in which Jacke pursues 10 essential questions regarding this literary leviathan that begins with the memorable first line:
Call me Ishmael.
The History of Literature Podcast: Now Available on Pocket Casts
Pocket Casts has included The History of Literature on its World Book Day collection of podcast recommendations. The History of Literature is now available in Pocket Casts' Discover in-app and on its web player.
HOL Literary Tour in England
The HOL inaugural literary tour in England begins on May 6. We're excited as final plans take shape for our time in London, Oxford and Bath. Guests scheduled to join us on the tour include:Will Tosh, Director of Education at the Globe Theater (S…
