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by Dr. Vishwanath Bite

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  • 120: Samuel Beckett: Theater of Existential Emptiness

    October 24, 2026 · 47 min

    What does it mean to wait endlessly for meaning in a world that offers no clear answers? Why do Samuel Beckett's plays continue to fascinate readers, theatre practitioners, and scholars decades after their first performance? In this…

  • 119: Translation Studies: Lost & Gained in Translation

    October 17, 2026 · 49 min

    Can a translated text ever be truly faithful to its original? Or does every translation create something new? In this episode of Literary Rides, we explore some of the most influential debates in Translation Studies through the works of…

  • 118: Orientalism: Said & Representation

    October 10, 2026 · 39 min

    Orientalism transformed the way scholars understand representation, culture, and power. In this episode of Literary Rides, we explore Edward Said's groundbreaking critique of Western constructions of the East and examine how literature…

  • 117: Kahlil Gibran: Poetic Wisdom

    October 3, 2026 · 43 min

    Kahlil Gibran remains one of the most beloved literary voices of the modern world, yet his significance extends far beyond inspirational quotations and poetic aphorisms. In this episode of Literary Rides, we explore the life, philosophy…

  • 116: Language Death & Revival

    September 26, 2026 · 54 min

    What happens when a language dies? Does humanity lose only a means of communication, or does it lose an entire worldview? In this episode of Literary Rides, we explore the fascinating and urgent subject of language death and language…

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  • 115: Literature and Ideology: Gramsci, Althusser & Hegemony

    September 19, 2026 · 45 min

    Why do people often consent to systems that disadvantage them? How does culture transform power into something that appears natural, inevitable, and unquestionable? In this episode of Literary Rides, we explore two of the most influential…

  • 114: Henrik Ibsen: Realism & Social Drama

    September 12, 2026 · 43 min

    Why is Henrik Ibsen often called the father of modern drama? How did a Norwegian playwright revolutionise theatre and challenge the moral assumptions of nineteenth-century society? In this episode of Literary Rides, we explore Ibsen's…

  • 113: ESL Teaching & Applied Linguistics

    September 5, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

    Episode Title: ESL Teaching & Applied Linguistics: Theory, Practice and the Future of Language Education What connects language theory, classroom practice, professional teacher training, and artificial intelligence? The answer lies in the…

  • 112: Digital Humanities: Literature in the Age of AI

    August 29, 2026 · 51 min

    What happens when literature meets algorithms? Can artificial intelligence truly interpret texts, or does meaning remain an exclusively human achievement? This episode of Literary Rides explores the rapidly evolving field of Digital…

  • 111: Pablo Neruda: Love, Loss & Revolution

    August 22, 2026 · 47 min

    Pablo Neruda remains one of the most celebrated and debated poets of the modern era. Revered for the lyrical beauty of Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair, admired for his revolutionary commitment to social justice, and honoured with…

  • 110: Evolution of Writing Systems & Scripts

    August 15, 2026 · 49 min

    Writing is often taken for granted, yet it remains one of humanity's most remarkable inventions. Long before digital screens and printed books, ancient civilisations developed sophisticated systems of symbols that transformed memory into…

  • 109: Ethical Criticism: Moral Dimensions of Reading

    August 8, 2026 · 46 min

    Can literature make us morally wiser? In this episode of Literary Rides, we explore Ethical Criticism, one of the most influential developments in contemporary literary theory. From Plato's suspicion of poetry to Martha Nussbaum's defence…

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About the show

Literary Rides, hosted by Dr. Vishwanath Bite — Professor of English, Editor, Author & Rider — explores how language, literature, and thought intersect. Each episode delves into English Literature, Literary Theory, and Linguistics with clarity and practical insights. Ideal for students, teachers, UGC NET aspirants, and curious learners who love ideas, books, and deep conversations. Featuring classic texts, modern perspectives, and real academic guidance. New episodes every Mon · Wed · Sat at 7 PM IST.