Tristan and the Classics

Channel focused on classic literature: close readings and explanations of canonical novels and authors, often interpreting those works through philosophical, political, and psychological ideas. Videos also include practical reading-related content—TBR/recommendation lists and techniques for reading or memorizing texts—and occasional defenses of classics against contemporary criticism.

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1 video every 18 days
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Very regular
Publishing regularity
24 min
Average video duration
40 min
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