Dorothy and Dante

Once you've successfully written murder mysteries, lay theology, radio dramas, and stage dramas, what else is left? Why not try your hand at re-interpreting a treasured western classic? This is what Sayers did toward the end of her life: she fell in love with Dante's Divine Comedy, and her obsession with it led to copious research and, ultimately, a new translation. In this episode, we talk about why she was so darn enthusiastic about this old poet.  "Dorothy and Dante" concludes Season 1 of the Dorothy L. Sayers Podcast, but stay tuned for Season 2, beginning in January of 2021.

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A podcast about one of the most remarkable writers of the early 20th century. Sayers was one of the first women to receive a degree from Oxford, a popular author of detective fiction, and an all-around writer who aimed to make "elite" ideas accessible to everyday readers. The host, Dr. Lindsey Scholl, is an educator who has her PhD in Roman History and her Master's in Medieval History. Lindsey currently teaches Medieval Humanities (including Augustine, Dante, and Shakespeare) and Latin at Trinity Classical School in Houston.