Nadya Williams and Carolyn Weber explore the literary significance of Dorothy L. Sayers' 'Gaudy Night', discussing its themes of women's roles in academia, the intersection of murder mysteries and theology, and the nature of what constitutes a classic. They look into Sayers' complex character, her contributions to literature, and the broader implications of her work in the context of 20th-century society. 

Chapters

00:00 The Literary Landscape of 1935

03:15 Defining a Classic   04:53 Dorothy L. Sayers: A Complex Figure   09:42 Murder Mysteries and Theology   11:42 Exploring Gaudy Night   19:12 Oxford as a Character   22:37 Women in Academia   30:07 The Pursuit of Meaningful Work   32:47 The Unusual Mystery of Gaudy Night   40:04 Reading Murder Mysteries as a Christian