125. How to find literary allusions

<p dir="ltr">Do you love the feeling of happening upon a subtle reference to a great literary work in the midst of your current read? Or do you feel like you’re on the outside when books allude to works you haven’t read? In today’s episode, we’re getting extra nerdy and breaking down all things literary allusions. For our discussion, we share what a literary allusion is and what kinds of allusions are referenced most widely. Plus, we’ll share tips on how to access these oft-referenced stories to illuminate your reading experience, and we’ll share book recommendations to build your TBR with classic and contemporary literature. </p> <p dir="ltr">If you love our extra nerdy discussion on the podcast today, we have a hunch that you would love our Novel Pairings Patreon community. Our Patreon is a great space to take part in public scholarship, get a little more academic, and talk about books with a smart, eclectic group of readers. Subscriptions start at just $5 a month, and yearly discounts are available. To learn more about our Patreon, visit <a href= "https://patreon.com/novelpairings">patreon.com/novelpairings</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Classic Books for Allusions:</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780393356250">The Odyssey</a> by Homer (<a href= "https://open.spotify.com/episode/08vgbeTxgAf9gJGh3sBqQh?si=kfA1oZPaQh-gpaq97Kaetw">NP episode 123</a>)</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780140424393">Paradise Lost</a> by John Milton</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780385496988">Dante’s Inferno</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780141439471">Frankenstein</a> by Mary Shelley (<a href= "https://open.spotify.com/episode/0I5k4KznMV1VRdvQZjnupz?si=swsYi7I3TkezMRfvIr8S4w">NP episode 32</a>)</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780141321073">Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland</a> by Lewis Carroll (<a href= "https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vbqGyuNvpfy86o4WInhjo?si=t0RjtliQT0OAn-YEVppUcw">NP episode 111</a>)</p> <p dir="lt