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The Dorothy L. Sayers Podcast
Lindsey Scholl
33 episodes
2 days ago
A podcast about one of the most remarkable writers of the early 20th century. Sayers was one of the first women to receive a degree from Oxford, a popular author of detective fiction, and an all-around writer who aimed to make "elite" ideas accessible to everyday readers. The host, Dr. Lindsey Scholl, is an educator who has her PhD in Roman History and her Master's in Medieval History. Lindsey currently teaches Medieval Humanities (including Augustine, Dante, and Shakespeare) and Latin at Trinity Classical School in Houston.
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A podcast about one of the most remarkable writers of the early 20th century. Sayers was one of the first women to receive a degree from Oxford, a popular author of detective fiction, and an all-around writer who aimed to make "elite" ideas accessible to everyday readers. The host, Dr. Lindsey Scholl, is an educator who has her PhD in Roman History and her Master's in Medieval History. Lindsey currently teaches Medieval Humanities (including Augustine, Dante, and Shakespeare) and Latin at Trinity Classical School in Houston.
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Writing #2: Words Misleading and Words Mysterious
The Dorothy L. Sayers Podcast
15 minutes 31 seconds
8 months ago
Writing #2: Words Misleading and Words Mysterious

Do your wordsalways have to be clear? Sayers tells us when to clarify what we say and when to let it be obscure. We will look at her essay, "Poetry, Language, and Ambiguity," as well as from her letters and novels to see how word choice can elevate even if it doesn't enlighten.

The Dorothy L. Sayers Podcast
A podcast about one of the most remarkable writers of the early 20th century. Sayers was one of the first women to receive a degree from Oxford, a popular author of detective fiction, and an all-around writer who aimed to make "elite" ideas accessible to everyday readers. The host, Dr. Lindsey Scholl, is an educator who has her PhD in Roman History and her Master's in Medieval History. Lindsey currently teaches Medieval Humanities (including Augustine, Dante, and Shakespeare) and Latin at Trinity Classical School in Houston.