Inspired by Dorothy B. Hughes’s noir novel Ride the Pink Horse, we’re exploring the fascinating history of merry-go-rounds in life and literature. And speaking of horses, we share feedback from listeners who wrote in regarding Episode 28, A Short History of Riding Saddle. 

Discussed in this episode: 

Ride the Pink Horse by Dorothy B. Hughes

Strangers on a Train (1951 film)

Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith 

The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999 film) 

Carousels in Paris: A Complete Guide

“Beneath the Paint: One Man’s Trip Through an Old Carousel’s Distant Past” (NYTIMES) 

Mary Poppins (1964 film) 

Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round

Los Angeles Zoo Merry-Go-Round

Walt Disney

Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

Carousel (1956 film) 

The Music Man (1962 film)

Lost Ladies of Lit Episode 28: A Short History of Riding Side Saddle

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Releasedatum: 15-2-2022 09:00:00