Classics in 30 Minutes

Two rival families. One secret, forbidden, and fateful love. "Romeo and Juliet" is the most famous love story of all time, but is it truly romantic? Or is it... a warning? In this episode, we dive into Shakespeare's passionate tragedy, exploring love at first sight, impulsive decisions, and the feud that sealed the young lovers' fate.

An ambitious young scientist decides to play God and successfully creates life. But the creature he assembles is horrifying, and he abandons it in terror. In this episode, we dissect Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"—the book that invented science fiction. We'll discuss the irresponsible creator, the creature who just wanted to be loved, and the timeless question: who is the *real* monster?

What if you believed you were so extraordinary that the normal rules of morality didn't apply to you? In this episode, we dive into Dostoevsky's intense masterpiece. We follow Raskolnikov, a poor ex-student who commits a brutal murder to prove a theory. But can he live with the overwhelming psychological guilt that follows? This isn't just a crime story; it's a journey into the depths of the human soul.

What happens when you follow a white rabbit down the hole? You end up in Wonderland, a place where logic is optional and nonsense rules. In this episode of "Classics Under 30," we’re diving into Lewis Carroll's timeless masterpiece. We'll explore Alice’s surreal journey, meet unforgettable characters, and discuss what this "children's book" *really* says about growing up, identity, and the absurdity of society.

"To be, or not to be?" In this episode, we explore Shakespeare's most famous play. A story of a prince feigning madness to uncover his father's murderer, "Hamlet" is the ultimate psychological drama about revenge, indecision, and the nature of existence.

A trio of witches gives a Scottish general a prophecy that he will be king. Driven by this prophecy and his ambitious wife, Macbeth cuts a bloody path to the throne. This episode dives into Shakespeare's shortest, darkest tragedy—a story of ambition, guilt, and paranoia.

Before "Twilight" or "True Blood," there was "Dracula." In this episode, we explore Bram Stoker's iconic novel that defined the vampire myth. It's a thrilling story of ancient evil, forbidden desire, and the battle between superstition and modern science in Victorian England.

A Victorian scientist invents a device that sends him 800,000 years into the future, only to find humanity has split into two species: the beautiful, passive Eloi and the brutal, subterranean Morlocks. In this episode, we unpack H.G. Wells's foundational sci-fi story and its dark commentary on social class.

What if you could stay young and beautiful forever... but a portrait hidden in your attic aged and rotted with every sin you committed? In this episode, we explore Oscar Wilde's only novel—a dark, witty, and philosophical tale of vanity, hedonism, and the corruption of the soul.