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Long Takes on Short Stories

Long Takes on Short Stories

Written by: Peter Hoffer
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Hi! My name is Peter Hoffer, and I love short stories. Join me as I share some short stories that have entertained, puzzled, intrigued, and dazzled me. Stories from authors you may know (and others who deserve some more literary love).


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Episodes
  • Episode 6: "Yorrick" by Budi Darma

    Episode 6: "Yorrick" by Budi Darma
    Dec 13 2024

    Welcome to the latest episode of "Long Takes on Short Stories" - the podcast focused on the short story!


    Today we cover the quirks of life in the Midwestern US - "Yorrick" by Budi Darma (translated by Tiffany Tsao) from his collection of short stories, "People from Bloomington."


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    8 mins
  • Episode 5: "Under the Bridge" by Zora Neale Hurston

    Episode 5: "Under the Bridge" by Zora Neale Hurston
    Dec 3 2024

    Welcome to the latest episode of "Long Takes on Short Stories" - the podcast focused on the short story!


    Today we cover the tragic roles of fate and love in the American South - "Under the Bridge" by Zora Neale Hurston (a titan of the Harlem Renaissance).


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    16 mins
  • Episode 4: "Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway

    Episode 4: "Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway
    Nov 27 2024

    Welcome to the latest episode of "Long Takes on Short Stories" - the podcast focused on the short story!


    Today we cover a seemingly banal conversation at a Spanish train station - "Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway


    Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/LTShortStories

    Visit the website: https://www.longtakesonshortstories.com/

    Email us: longtakesonshortstories@gmail.com


    Happy reading!


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    16 mins
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