Word & Song by Anthony Esolen
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Huckleberry Finn (chapters 23-24)
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Huckleberry Finn (chapters 23-24)

Today we’re with Huck and Jim and the two rapscallions, the “Duke” and the “Dauphin,” as they swindle an Arkansas town out of money for two minutes of buffoonery called “The Royal Nonesuch.”

Note: We are a little weary today after our 800 mile drive yesterday to our home away from home in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Please forgive us for getting this in…

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Word & Song by Anthony Esolen
Poetry Aloud
Poetry Aloud will help you learn how to read poetry with your ears. Unlike children with bad table manners, poetry is meant to be heard and not just seen. Join Anthony Esolen every other week (or so) as he introduces and discusses a longish poem and then reads it aloud.