Dorothy and Dante

Once you've successfully written murder mysteries, lay theology, radio dramas, and stage dramas, what else is left? Why not try your hand at re-interpreting a treasured western classic? This is what Sayers did toward the end of her life: she fell in love with Dante's Divine Comedy, and her obsession with it led to copious research and, ultimately, a new translation. In this episode, we talk about why she was so darn enthusiastic about this old poet.  "Dorothy and Dante" concludes Season 1 of the Dorothy L. Sayers Podcast, but stay tuned for Season 2, beginning in January of 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lindsey-scholl/message

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A podcast about one of the most remarkable writers of the early 20th century. Sayers was one of the first women to receive a degree from Oxford, a popular author of detective fiction, and an all-around writer who aimed to make "elite" ideas accessible to everyday readers. For more information about Sayers and Lindsey's other writings, have a look at the "Writing" page at www.lindseyannescholl.com or hunt around the blog.