In this episode of Lessons in Literature, we trot into Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty. This story appears gentle on the surface, but it carries one of the heaviest moral lessons ever written. Through the eyes of a horse, we see the best and worst of humankind… and hear one simple truth spoken by a humble coachman:

“There is no religion without love.”

Join Evie Hart as she explores how faith without compassion becomes cruelty and how kindness, quiet and steadfast, is the truest form of devotion.

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🎧 Episode Credits

Written and hosted by: Evie Hart

Music: ⁠⁠A Story Unfolds by Skygaze⁠⁠, licensed via ⁠⁠Uppbeat⁠⁠

Sound effects sourced from: ⁠⁠freesound.org⁠⁠

**Produced independently with love, tea, and a stack of classic books.

⁠⁠@lessonsinliteraturepodcast ⁠⁠on Instagram and Threads

A Lesson in Generosity with the Bastable Children

In this episode of Lessons in Literature, we follow the chaotic, clever, and well-meaning Bastable children in Edith Nesbit’s classic, The Story of the Treasure Seekers. Determined to restore their family’s lost fortune, they set off on one imaginative scheme after another...from digging for treasure to inventing a newspaper...all with the unshakable hope that they can set things right.

But the real treasure isn’t what they’re digging for.

Through misadventures and mishaps, the Bastables reveal something far more enduring: the quiet strength of generosity, even when there’s very little to give. This story reminds us that giving hearts often hold the greatest power.

Tags: E. Nesbit, The Story of the Treasure Seekers, Bastable children, classic children’s literature, Victorian fiction, sibling stories in books, childhood adventure, books that raised us, generosity in hard times, cozy podcast, literary life lessons, imagination and resilience, public domain fiction, treasure hunting stories, kids solving grown-up problems, storytime for adults, book-inspired wisdom, heartwarming fiction, Lessons in Literature podcast

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🎧 Episode Credits

Written and hosted by: Evie Hart

Music: ⁠A Story Unfolds by Skygaze⁠, licensed via ⁠Uppbeat⁠

Sound effects sourced from: ⁠freesound.org⁠

**Produced independently with love, tea, and a stack of classic books.

⁠@lessonsinliteraturepodcast ⁠on Instagram and Threads

Episode 1 – A Lesson in Positivity with Anne Shirley

In this debut episode of Lessons in Literature, host Evie Hart invites you into the whimsical world of Anne Shirley, the unforgettable main character of Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. Through a beautifully chosen quote from the very first chapter, we explore how Anne transforms uncertainty into wonder with her vivid imagination and radiant optimism.

Discover a timeless lesson in positivity as Evie breaks it down into four simple steps—mindfulness, gratitude, openness, and creative thinking—with a bonus reflection on the power of positive self-talk. Whether you’re a longtime kindred spirit or meeting Anne for the first time, this episode is your invitation to see the world not as it is… but as it could be.

✨ Perfect for fans of classic literature, cozy podcasts, and meaningful self-growth.

🔖 Topics: Anne of Green Gables, public domain classics, literary life lessons, optimism, imagination, personal growth, book podcast, fiction therapy

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🎧 Episode Credits

Written and hosted by: Evie Hart

Music: A Story Unfolds by Skygaze, licensed via Uppbeat

Sound effects sourced from: freesound.org

**Produced independently with love, tea, and a stack of classic books.

@lessonsinliteraturepodcast on Instagram and Threads