Aug. 22, 2025
The History of Literature Podcast Goes to England
Join the History of Literature Podcast on a literary tour of England! Celebrate iconic authors, explore historic sites and rediscover classic stories.
Jacke and I will be channeling the literary dynamic duo Johnson and Boswell as we start the tour in London, with stops at Dr. Johnson's House and his favorite pub Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese.
To view the full itinerary, visit John Shors Travel website.
#4 Greatest Book of All Time
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is ranked #4 on the History of Literature Podcast's list of the Greatest Books of All Time. In Episode 761, Jacke places the book in context, offering seven points about the time and circumstances that influen…
#5 Greatest Book of All Time
The masterpiece One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez is #5 on the History of Literature's list of the 25 Greatest Books of All Time. In Episode 758, Jacke takes a look at this novel, which received global praise and …
