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From the Lighthouse

From the Lighthouse is a literary podcast published out of the Department of English at Macquarie University. Your hosts Dr Stephanie Russo and Dr Michelle Hamadache love to talk about anything to do with books, from the latest bestsellers and prize-winners, film and television adaptations of books to bookish news. Join us as we chat all things literary. For more information visit the MQ English Department webpage at www.engl.mq.edu.au

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45:46

Kate Rossmanith: Small Wrongs: Remorse and the...

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/06/12

Remorse plays an important part in Australia’s criminal justice system, impacting both sentencing and parole. Kate Rossmanith’s book, Small Wrongs, explores remorse in all its complexity. Join Michelle Hamadache as she talks with Kate about researching and writing her compelling new release. For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org

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51:01

The Life and Death of Christopher Marlowe

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/05/29

Christopher Marlowe, the big Renaissance playwright before Shakespeare, was murdered on May 30, 1593. To mark the 425th anniversary of his death, Stephanie is joined by Professor Tony Cousins to talk about his life, his plays, and why he became so popular in the 1980s.

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44:04

I'll Be Gone in the Dark: or The Golden State...

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/05/16

If you follow true crime news, you'll know that the Golden State Killer was recently arrested, over forty years after his crime spree began. This week, Jimmy and Stephanie discuss the book that many people believe was responsible for renewed interest in this case: Michelle McNamara's posthumously published I'll Be Gone in the Dark.

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21:01

SWF 2018 - Our Top Picks

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/04/24

Sydney Writers' Festival is definitely the best week of the year! This week, Stephanie and Michelle pour over the 2018 program, and pick their highlights, from ancient Greek epic to young Australian poets.

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54:28

A WoMAN of no Importance: 125 Years of Comedy,...

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/04/17

Is Oscar Wilde's play about a woman of no importance or a man of no importance? To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the play, Stephanie and Lee discuss comedy, tragedy, and the confusing appeal of aestheticism.

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48:03

Why Be Happy When You Can Be Normal: The Works of...

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/04/04

Jeanette Winterson is one of the UK's most beloved and challenging writers. This week, Stephanie and Michelle discuss Winterson's long career, from the publication of Oranges are Not the Only Fruit in 1985, to her recent (fabulously titled) memoir, Why Be Happy When You Can Be Normal?Wh

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46:26

Hamlet: The Indecisively Complicated Prince of Denmark

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/03/27

To be or not to be? Is that the question? This week, Stephanie is joined by Professor Tony Cousins to discuss one of Shakespeare's most popular plays. Is this really a play about somebody who can't make up their mind or is it more complicated than that?

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48:05

Medicine, Literature, Interceptionality, and Literary...

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/03/20

This week, Stephanie and Michelle interview Michelle Cahill, writer and managing director of the literary journal Mascara. In this wide-ranging discussion, they talk about the intersection of medicine and literature, interceptionality, and literary gate-keeping. For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org

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47:51

The Women's Prize for Fiction 2018 Longlist Show

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/03/14

The longlist for the Women's Prize was released on March 8, International Women's Day. This week, Stephanie and Michelle discuss the longlist: the books they've read, the books they want to read, and the snubs. For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org

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59:04

Handsome, Clever, Rich and Bored: The Mixed Blessings...

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/03/06

Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence. Or does she? This week, Stephanie is joined by Dr Lee O'Brien to discuss Mr Knightley, Miss Bates, and why Emma's big problem is that she's just so bored. For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org

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23:48

Generation Women: Suvi Derkenne on the Importance of...

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/02/27

Generation Women is a storytelling event where women from all walks of life tell stories and celebrate women's voices. This week, Stephanie talks to Macquarie University English alumna Suvi Derkenne about bringing Generation Women to Australia, the importance of women's voices, and what she's been up to since leaving Macquarie. The first Generation Women event will be held at the Giant Dwarf Theatre on Wednesday March 7th. For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org

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01:00:53

Netflix's adaption of Atwood's Alias Grace: It may be...

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/02/20

Margaret Atwood's 1996 novel Alias Grace was recently made into a television adaptation, available on Netflix and starring Sarah Gadon as Grace Marks, and produced by Canadian actress Sarah Polley. This week, Stephanie, Michelle and Jimmy discuss the series, focusing on crime, feminism and ambiguous endings (and Stephanie rants a lot). For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org

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54:50

Valentine's Day Special: The Wretched Cant of Love

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/02/14

Are you a Valentine's Day sap or a grinch? This week, Stephanie, Michelle and Jimmy are joined by Associate Professor Hsu-Ming Teo to talk about all things romance. They discuss Austen, why murder makes romance novels more interesting, why good real estate matters, and Michelle get the giggles over deer. For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org

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55:48

The Benefits of Rejection Goals: A Discussion with...

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/02/06

Why does this week's guest set rejection goals? This week, Stephanie and Michelle chat to Ashley Kalagian Blunt about her work as a writer. They discuss her writing about the Armenian genocide, moving to Australia from Canada, and Ashley gives her top tips for aspiring writers. For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org

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51:03

Creative Writing Alumna Claire Catacouzinos' Tips for...

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/01/30

How does a young writer start their writing career? This week, Stephanie interviews Creative Writing alumna and talented writer Claire Catacouzinos about historical fiction, the impact of her Greek heritage, and her journey as a writer. Claire gives such helpful tips about managing a writing career that this episode is a must for any aspiring young writers out there. For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org

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01:14:54

Special Event: A Day of Literature, Music &...

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/01/30

A special From the Lighthouse presentation: an evening of poetry and song in China! Featuring Toby Davidson, Jane Messer and Hsu-Ming Teo reading their works, with musical accompaniment by Shu-Cheen Yu. For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org

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58:59

The Life of a Creative Mind: A Discussion with...

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/01/23

One of the perks of working in an English department is getting to work alongside writers. This week, Stephanie and Michelle are joined by Associate Professor Marcelle Freiman to discuss Marcelle's writing life. They discuss her youth in South Africa, migration to the UK and Australia, her career as a poet, and the life of a creative mind. For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org/

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53:19

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that you need...

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/01/16

Do we really need an excuse to talk about Pride and Prejudice? Stephanie is joined by Dr Lee O'Brien and Dr Geoff Payne to talk about everybody's favourite novel and gush about the enduring genius of Jane Austen. For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org/

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59:02

Percy Bysshe Shelley, Poet of Poets

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/01/09

In a year of big Romantic anniversaries, Percy Bysshe Shelley's "Ozymandias" celebrates 200 years since its publication on 11 January 2018. To celebrate, Stephanie is joined by Dr Geoff Payne to discuss the poem, Percy Shelley, his scandalous life, and the time somebody tried to assassinate him. For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org/

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41:40

Best Books of 2017

From the Lighthouse ·

2018/01/02

What were your best books of 2017? This week, Stephanie and Michelle contemplate their year in reading. For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org/

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