Episode 273: Best of Series- “The Enchanted April” by Elizabeth von Arnim, Ch. 12-22

The Literary Life Podcast

Angelina Stanford

Education, Selfeducation, Classicaleducation, Reading, Literature, Homeschool, Arts, Books, Charlottemason, Homeeducation, Homeschooling

4.6 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 22 April 2025

⏱️ 89 minutes

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Summary

This week on The Literary Life podcast, Angelina, Cindy and Thomas continue their discussion of The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim, on chapters 12-22. Angelina and Thomas begin the conversation sharing some thoughts on modern literature and why we don’t hear of modern authors like Elizabeth von Arnim among “the academy.” Cindy tells us what stood out to her most in the second half of the book and the surprising turns von Arnim takes in the storyline. Angelina and Thomas also talk about the types of books they enjoy, and Cindy brings up the longings and fears of the various characters. The metaphors and fairy tale concepts found in this book are, of course, major topics of the conversation.

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Literary Life Podcast.
0:02.9	We've grown quite significantly since our debut in 2019, and we've had many requests to highlight older episodes that new listeners may have missed, as well as revisit listener favorites.
0:15.2	To honor that request, I present to you this episode of the best of the literary life podcast.
0:21.4	This is not just another book chat podcast.
0:25.7	Lifelong reader Cindy Rawlins joins teachers Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks for an ongoing conversation about the skill and art of reading well.
0:35.9	Explore the lost intellectual tradition
0:38.3	and discover how to fully enter end
0:40.3	to the great works of literature.
0:42.3	Learn what books mean
0:44.3	while delighting in the sheer joy of imagination.
0:48.3	Each week we will rescue story from the ivory tower
0:51.3	and bring it to your couch,
0:53.3	your kitchen, and your commute.
0:56.2	The literary life is for everyone because in the words of Stratford Caldecott, to be enchanted
1:01.7	by story is to be granted a deeper insight into reality. Join us for an ever-unfolding discussion
1:09.1	of how stories will save the world.
1:12.4	This is the Literary Life Podcast. Hello, welcome back to the literary life podcast.
1:34.7	Today we are going to do episode two of this just delightful, charming book,
1:39.8	The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnhem.
1:42.8	So thanks for joining us today.
1:44.0	I am Angelina Stanford and I am here with my two flowers ready to blossom.
1:52.1	Mr. Banks and Cindy Rollins.
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