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American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time)

In each episode I discuss around 100 pages from the works of American writers. Contact me at hundredpagescast@gmail.com

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45:12

Episode 637: Richard Wright: Native Son (Part 1, Fear)

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2024/02/25

In this episode I take on the first 100 pages of NATIVE SON by Richard Wright. It is a brilliant novel and I can only scratch the surface, but it is required reading for understanding America. I focus on the major characters and their motivations, knowing we can only begin to understand Bigger Thomas in the early stages of the novel.

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18:35

Robert A. Heinlein Book Club: Episode 73: Project:...

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2024/02/19

While "Project: Nightmare" (1953) is not one of Heinlein's strongest short stories it is worth reading for his use of the Cold War setting. The question of morality, sacrifice, and the use of misuse of the talented for the achievement of national goals is still worth reflecting on.

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44:52

Episode 626: Richard Wright: Uncle Tom's Children...

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2024/02/19

The conclusion to my thoughts on the wonderful short story collection, UNCLE TOM'S CHILDREN by Richard Wright. In the second half of this collection we move to a proposed (if maybe futile) response. The last two stories have moments of resistance culminating in sacrifice but not victory or a promise of change.

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11:47

Robert A. Heinlein Book Club: Episode 72: Sky-Lift

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2024/02/15

A very brief look at the short story "Sky-Lift" by Robert A. Heinlein. It is mostly a technical piece on the dangers of space flight and works as a sequel to the GREEN HILLS OF EARTH stories.

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23:06

Episode 625: Richard Wright: Uncle Tom's Children...

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2024/02/15

Richard Wright's first published book was a series of short stories called UNCLE TOM'S CHILDREN. They are wonderful stories looking at the brutality of race relations in Great Depression-era America and good preparation for NATIVE SON.

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30:34

Robert A. Heinlein Book Club: Episode 71: Starman...

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2024/01/27

The conclusion to my look at STARMAN JONES by Robert A. Heinlein. This one clearly stands out among the Heinlein juveniles by branching out into new themes and new geographies.

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28:33

Episode 624: Richard Wright: Lawd Today (Part 2)

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2024/01/27

The conclusion to my review of Richard Wright's first novel, LAWD TODAY. It is a great way to start digging into Richard Wright, and I think a good contrast with NATIVE SON, which we will look at in a few weeks.

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30:00

Robert A. Heinlein Book Club: Episode 70: Starman...

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2024/01/24

In 1953, Heinlein wrote his 7th juvenile in STARMAN JONES. He always seems to have something new to say in each of these novels, even if the main characters are always a little bit cookie cutter. He does try to give this young man a bit more differentiation. Nevertheless, this is another good example of world building. I enjoy how each of these novels feels lived in.

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29:21

Episode 623: Richard Wright: Lawd Today!

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2024/01/24

Today I start a new series looking at the major works of Richard Wright. We begin with LAWD TODAY!, which was published in the 1960s, but was actually the first book written. It is an amazing modernist text looking at the working class black life in Chicago during the Great Depression. It is also one of the bleakest books we have looked at in a while.

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28:03

Robert A. Heinlein Book Club: Episode 69: The Year of...

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2024/01/16

"The Year of the Jackpot" is a fascinating story by Heinlein published in GALAXY in 1952. It deals with sexual morality, normalcy, survival, historical cycles, and the end of the world. A must read.

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42:02

Episode 622: W. E. B. Du Bois: Black Reconstruction...

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2024/01/16

The final episode in my review of BLACK RECONSTRUCTION by W. E. B. Du Bois. These final three chapters summarize the major themes of the book quite well. One of the best books on the topic, even a hundred years after publication.

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29:38

Robert A. Heinlein Book Club: Episode 68: The Rolling...

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2024/01/11

The conclusion to my review of THE ROLLING STONES by Robert A. Heinlein. An overall great book in this juvenile series.

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42:09

Episode 621: W. E. B. Du Bois: Black Reconstruction...

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2024/01/11

Part 6 of my review of W. E. B. Du Bois' BLACK RECONSTRUCTION IN AMERICA.

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32:23

Episode 620: W. E. B. Du Bois: Black Reconstruction...

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2024/01/04

We are in the meat of the book BLACK RECONSTRUCTION IN AMERICA by W. E. B. Du Bois. In these chapters, he looks into the revolution and counter revolution of property in Mississippi and Louisiana and then Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. We see how different demographic structures led to different reactions by the ruling planter class.

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30:09

Robert A. Heinlein Book Club: Episode 67: The Rolling...

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2024/01/04

In this episode we get introduced to the Stone family and watch them becoming THE ROLLING STONES. This 1952 novel has some of the most well drawn of Heinlein's characters, but it is not the major young man protagonist who are pretty much interchangeable in this one. Some meta commentary on his juvenile novel heroes, I reckon.

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31:00

Robert A. Heinlein Book Club: Episode 66: The Puppet...

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2024/01/02

The second part of my review of THE PUPPET MASTERS by Robert A. Heinlein. While I love a lot about this book, it ultimately falls far short of what it could have been.

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46:36

Episode 619: W. E. B. Du Bois: Black Reconstruction...

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2024/01/02

In this episode look at the middle chapters of BLACK RECONSTRUCTION IN AMERICA, exploring the broader questions at the heart of the 15th Amendment and the impact of black voting rights on the Reconstruction politics of South Carolina.

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27:26

Robert A. Heinlein Book Club: Episode 65: The Puppet...

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2023/12/27

It is kind of nice to have old Heinlein back. After writing those juveniles and mainstream science fiction stories, THE PUPPET MASTERS allows Heinlein to bring back hot women, nudity, and individualist philosophy. I am not sure this novel is a success yet, but it is lots of fun.

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46:11

Episode 619: W. E. B. Du Bois: Black Reconstruction...

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2023/12/27

One of the most fascinating looks at Andrew Johnson is made by Du Bois in this section of BLACK RECONSTRUCTION IN AMERICA. I also discuss his sources and unique bibliography in this episode.

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31:55

Robert A. Heinlein Book Club: Episode 64: Between...

American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) ·

2023/12/21

The conclusion to my coverage of BETWEEN PLANETS by Robert A. Heinlein.

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