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The Essay The Little Secrets of Great Works Episodes

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  1. Frida Kahlo's Broken Column

    Art historian Katy Hessel on the symbolism of the spine in Frida Kahlo's Broken Column.

  2. Field of Dreams

    Writer Sarfraz Manzoor discusses one moment in the Kevin Costner movie Field of Dreams.

  3. The Tiger Who Came to Tea

    Sam Leith on his fascination with a background figure in Judith Kerr's classic book.

  4. Sibelius's Fifth Symphony

    Financial Times journailst Stephen Bush on the third movement of Sibelius's Symphony No 5.

  5. You've Got Mail

    Children's novelist Elle McNicoll discusses one line from Nora Ephron's romantic comedy.