Classic Literature Podcast - Novel Conversations
Novel Conversations

Novel Conversations

Frank Lavallo hosts two readers and the three of them summarize the world’s greatest works of classic literature, giving their reactions along the way. If SparkNotes had an audio best friend, it would be us!

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"Metropolis" by Thea Von Harbou

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Metropolis tells the story of Frieder, the son of the a futuristic megacity's ruler, who opens his eyes to the injustice of his society and its in...
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"The Hobbit" by J.R.R Tolkien

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In Tolkien's landmark 1937 novel, he introduces us to the world of Middle-Earth, and a grand adventure by the unlikeliest of heroes: Bilbo Baggins...
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"True Grit" by Charles Portis

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This classic western novel tells the story of a Mattie Ross, a young girl who, with her unlikely companions, traverses the American West to avenge...
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"Moby Dick" by Herman Melville

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Herman Melville's landmark novel follows the obsessive quest of Captain Ahab as he seeks revenge on Moby Dick, the huge white wale which had previ...
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The Team

Frank Lavallo

The Host
A former private attorney, a current High School Honors History & Literature Teacher, and a classic novel aficionado.

Noah Foutz

Senior Producer
Noah Foutz is a Composer, Producer, Audio Engineer, and Musician from Cleveland Ohio.

Gray Longfellow

Audio Engineer
Gray is an audio engineer that loves bringing projects to life through every step of the recording and post-production process.

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