The Easy Existentialist - Enduring ideas💡 that matter ☕to you
Donald Harvey Marks
35 episodes
6 days ago
The Easy Existentialist podcast - home to engaging readings of contemporary political thought, short explainers of Shakespeare and poetry, excerpts from my works of medical fiction, my thoughts on the Meaning of Time, Vaccinating Against Hate, and more. The existential theme is preserved throughout. Visit my personal blog www.DHMarks.blogspot.com to learn even more, including the text of all my writings. And on Substack.
Follow my reading of books on @Goodreads @DHMarks
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The Easy Existentialist podcast - home to engaging readings of contemporary political thought, short explainers of Shakespeare and poetry, excerpts from my works of medical fiction, my thoughts on the Meaning of Time, Vaccinating Against Hate, and more. The existential theme is preserved throughout. Visit my personal blog www.DHMarks.blogspot.com to learn even more, including the text of all my writings. And on Substack.
Follow my reading of books on @Goodreads @DHMarks
Does Shylock really want a pound of flesh? Explainer. The Merchant of Venice - what he said and why.
The Easy Existentialist - Enduring ideas💡 that matter ☕to you
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Does Shylock really want a pound of flesh? Explainer. The Merchant of Venice - what he said and why.
In this episode I first explain the context in which Shylock found himself in Shakespeare's England, the restrictions on Jews and how he ended up a moneylender. Then I will read Shylock's explanation for why he demands a pound of flesh
The Easy Existentialist - Enduring ideas💡 that matter ☕to you
The Easy Existentialist podcast - home to engaging readings of contemporary political thought, short explainers of Shakespeare and poetry, excerpts from my works of medical fiction, my thoughts on the Meaning of Time, Vaccinating Against Hate, and more. The existential theme is preserved throughout. Visit my personal blog www.DHMarks.blogspot.com to learn even more, including the text of all my writings. And on Substack.
Follow my reading of books on @Goodreads @DHMarks
