Episodes

  • 020 - Chapter 6b Ellen Again

    020 - Chapter 6b Ellen Again
    Feb 21 2026
    Immerse yourself in the gripping world of Frederick Philip Groves “Settlers of the Marsh” (1925), a seminal work of realism in Canadian literature. A German immigrant who made Manitoba his home, Grove paints a vivid picture of the trials faced by settlers in the diverse early communities of western Canada. At the heart of the story is a Swedish immigrant protagonist, who grapples with the harsh realities of pioneer life and comes to a painful realization about his misconceptions regarding women. Though some early critics deemed its exploration of sexuality “indecent,” this powerful narrative is now celebrated as a cornerstone of Canadian fiction. - Summary by Bruce Pirie
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    36 mins
  • 019 - Chapter 6a Ellen Again

    019 - Chapter 6a Ellen Again
    Feb 21 2026
    Immerse yourself in the gripping world of Frederick Philip Groves “Settlers of the Marsh” (1925), a seminal work of realism in Canadian literature. A German immigrant who made Manitoba his home, Grove paints a vivid picture of the trials faced by settlers in the diverse early communities of western Canada. At the heart of the story is a Swedish immigrant protagonist, who grapples with the harsh realities of pioneer life and comes to a painful realization about his misconceptions regarding women. Though some early critics deemed its exploration of sexuality “indecent,” this powerful narrative is now celebrated as a cornerstone of Canadian fiction. - Summary by Bruce Pirie
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    42 mins
  • 014 - Chapter 4d Mrs Lindstedt

    014 - Chapter 4d Mrs Lindstedt
    Feb 21 2026
    Immerse yourself in the gripping world of Frederick Philip Groves “Settlers of the Marsh” (1925), a seminal work of realism in Canadian literature. A German immigrant who made Manitoba his home, Grove paints a vivid picture of the trials faced by settlers in the diverse early communities of western Canada. At the heart of the story is a Swedish immigrant protagonist, who grapples with the harsh realities of pioneer life and comes to a painful realization about his misconceptions regarding women. Though some early critics deemed its exploration of sexuality “indecent,” this powerful narrative is now celebrated as a cornerstone of Canadian fiction. - Summary by Bruce Pirie
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    23 mins