WHEEL

Anthony Esolen Speaks

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WHEEL

Word of the Week

Anthony Esolen

Aug 21, 2023

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Everybody knows about the Wheel of Fortune, taken from our Word of the Week. Why, you may have seen a picture of the goddess herself, Fortuna, with her hand on the big wheel, and in the old medieval manuscripts you’d find people with her too. They’re not standing to the side to see where the wheel will land, as the carnival barker cries, “Round and ro…

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Anthony Esolen Speaks

"Anthony Esolen Speaks" is a podcast about literally everything in the world that matters. You name it, and Anthony Esolen has spoken or will speak about it. Here he will regularly perform readings from his own published essays and books (and sometimes excerpts from works in progress) on such topics as film, culture, art, literature, love, and all things beautiful. Episodes will appear about once a month and will sometimes include links to his classes, webinars, podcasts, and interviews which are available online. Visit often! You never know what you will hear when Anthony Esolen Speaks!

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