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Every book The Cultural Tutor recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- The Cultural Tutor has recommended or discussed 6 books on podcasts, as of July 31, 2024.
- The Cultural Tutor has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of July 31, 2024.
- Those books came up in 2 episodes, as of July 31, 2024.
- The 3 books The Cultural Tutor has mentioned in the most episodes, as of July 31, 2024: A Treatise on Painting, Lucian: Preface List of Lucians works How to write history The dipsads Saturnalia Herodotus or Aetion Zeuxis or Antiochus A slip of the tongue in greeting Apology for the salaried posts in great houses Harmonides A conversation with Hesiod The scythian or the consul Hermotimus or concerning the sects The one who said you are a Prometheus in words The ship or the wishes Index and The Consolation of Philosophy.
- The latest episode with a book mention from The Cultural Tutor aired on July 31, 2024.
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The Cultural Tutor’s most recommended books
- A Treatise on Painting by Leonardo da Vinci
- Lucian: Preface List of Lucians works How to write history The dipsads Saturnalia Herodotus or Aetion Zeuxis or Antiochus A slip of the tongue in greeting Apology for the salaried posts in great houses Harmonides A conversation with Hesiod The scythian or the consul Hermotimus or concerning the sects The one who said you are a Prometheus in words The ship or the wishes Index by Lucian (of Samosata.)
- The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- King James Bible by King James VI and I
- The Stones of Venice by John Ruskin
The Cultural Tutor is a guest on literary and writing podcasts like How I Write, where they share deep insights into historical prose, classical philosophy, and effective communication. The Cultural Tutor frequently recommends older, foundational texts as superior alternatives to modern self-help trends. They enthusiastically recommend Lucian of Samosata's 'How to Write History' for its timeless and humorous writing advice, and advise readers to study Boethius's 'The Consolation of Philosophy' to elevate the quality of their creative output over ubiquitous bestsellers like James Clear's 'Atomic Habits'. Another strong recommendation is Leonardo da Vinci's 'On Painting', which collects scattered notes of advice for young painters from history's great polymath. In addition to direct recommendations, The Cultural Tutor discusses ambitious historical works to illustrate the power of maximalist prose and clear style, analyzing John Ruskin's seminal nineteenth-century architectural study 'The Stones of Venice' and praising the enduring clarity of the 1611 'King James Bible'. Across these appearances, The Cultural Tutor champions classical wisdom, historical continuity, and rich literary style, encouraging contemporary writers to look far beyond modern publishing trends for enduring inspiration and guidance.
Books recommended by The Cultural Tutor
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A Treatise on Painting
A Treatise on Painting by Leonardo da Vinci and John William Brown is a classic compilation of artistic insights, observations, and practical advice originally gathered from the legendary polymath's private notebooks and later published by his heirs.
Recommended“Well, in his private notebooks, he wrote a load of advice for young painters. And then his heir, Franchesca Meltzy, who collected Da Vinci's notes, takes it and publishes this scattered advice in a treaties called on painting. Wonderful. Everyone should read it.”
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Lucian: Preface List of Lucians works How to write history The dipsads Saturnalia Herodotus or Aetion Zeuxis or Antiochus A slip of the tongue in greeting Apology for the salaried posts in great houses Harmonides A conversation with Hesiod The scythian or the consul Hermotimus or concerning the sects The one who said you are a Prometheus in words The ship or the wishes Index
Lucian: Preface List of Lucians works How to write history The dipsads Saturnalia Herodotus or Aetion Zeuxis or Antiochus A slip of the tongue in greeting Apology for the salaried posts in great houses Harmonides A conversation with Hesiod The scythian or the consul Hermotimus or concerning the sects The one who said you are a Prometheus in words The ship or the wishes Index by Lucian of Samosata is a collection of classical satirical writings and essays by the ancient Syrian satirist.
Recommended“It's an extended letter, which is usually called How to Write History. Really funny. some of the best writing advice you'll ever read. I would advise all your all all your listeners to read it.”
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The Consolation of Philosophy
The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius is a foundational medieval philosophical classic written as the Roman statesman awaited execution, addressing the nature of fortune, free will, and true happiness.
Recommended“if rather than reading Atomic Habits, you know, is the first one that comes to mind as one of these books which is like everywhere, you know, if rather than reading atomic habits, you go and read, I don't know, Botheus, the consolation of philosophy, just one example, um then your output is going to be different.”
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Atomic Habits
Atomic Habits by James Clear is a bestselling guide on habit formation that outlines how small daily actions and identity shifts can create lasting personal and professional change.
Discussed“if rather than reading Atomic Habits, you know, is the first one that comes to mind as one of these books which is like everywhere, you know, if rather than reading atomic habits, you go and read, I don't know, Botheus, the consolation of philosophy, just one example, um then your output is going to be different.”
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King James Bible
King James Bible by King James VI and I is the foundational 1611 English translation of the Christian scriptures that profoundly shaped both religious practice and the development of English literature.
Discussed“probably the best example of of a 17th century writer, but then look at the King James Bible, right? 1611. That stuff even now, I mean, there's a few archaicisms in there. You can read that book.”
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The Stones of Venice
Discussed“So this is volume one of the stones of Venice his seinal work about notionally about Venetian architecture really it's almost like this sort of beautiful encyclopedic synthesis of architecture itself and it was one of the most influential books of the 19th century”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| No One In The World Writes Like The Cultural Tutor | How I Write | 2024-07-31 | 3 |
| The Cultural Tutor: From McDonald's to Twitter Stardom | How I Write Podcast | How I Write | 2023-08-23 | 3 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Oh, it's Charles Harold's pilgrimage. Uh, Aliceville. Thanks.”