The Pickwick Papers election

The Zeitgeist Tapes

Jun 3, 202432:40Technology

This month it’s another election special! Emma and Steve discuss the chapter about the election in Charles Dickens’ Pickwick Papers. Those who know Emma (and especially those who studied with her) will know that she trie...

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