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Every book Sheehan Quirke recommended on podcasts
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 recommended by Sheehan Quirke
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Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is a renowned tragedy by William Shakespeare that explores themes of intense romantic love, earnestness, and youth.
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.”
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Verse and prose in peace and war
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.”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| How Did The Modern World Get So Ugly? - Sheehan Quirke - #1022 | Modern Wisdom | 2025-11-20 | 3 |