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Every book Sheehan Quirke recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Sheehan Quirke has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of November 20, 2025.
  • Sheehan Quirke has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of November 20, 2025.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of November 20, 2025.
  • The 2 books Sheehan Quirke has mentioned in the most episodes, as of November 20, 2025: Romeo and Juliet and Verse and prose in peace and war.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Sheehan Quirke aired on November 20, 2025.

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Guest on Modern Wisdom · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Sheehan Quirke brings a cultural and historical perspective to his podcast appearances, frequently examining the aesthetics and underlying values of the modern world. During an interview on Modern Wisdom, Quirke engaged with classic literature and poetry to explore themes of earnestness and human experience. He brought up William Shakespeare's tragic play 'Romeo and Juliet' to illustrate sincere emotional expressions and the earnest exchange of faithful vows between lovers. Additionally, Quirke discussed a dog-eared copy of William Noel Hodgson's poetry collection 'Verse and Prose in Peace and War', reading aloud a piece written by a soldier serving in the trenches during wartime. Through these literary references, Quirke underscores the enduring power of classic drama and war poetry to convey authentic human emotion, vulnerability, and the harsh realities of conflict.

Books Sheehan Quirke recommended or discussed

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  1. Romeo and Juliet

    William Shakespeare · Discussed · 1 episode

    Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is a timeless tragedy about two young lovers from feuding families whose deaths ultimately reconcile their households.

    Discussed
    “Oh, willil thou leave me so unsatisfied? Juliet, what satisfaction thou have tonight? Romeo, the exchange of thy love's faithful vow for mine.”
    Modern Wisdom How Did The Modern World Get So Ugly? - Sheehan Quirke - #1022 2025-11-20 Listen at 1:16:03
    Where to get it
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  2. Verse and prose in peace and war

    William Noel Hodgson · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “So this I that is a a dogeared copy of it's called verse and pros in peace and war by William null Hodson.”
    Modern Wisdom How Did The Modern World Get So Ugly? - Sheehan Quirke - #1022 2025-11-20 Listen at 1:28:26
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
How Did The Modern World Get So Ugly? - Sheehan Quirke - #1022Modern Wisdom2025-11-202