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Nerdy? Probably... Enjoyable? Yes
- De Timothy en 08-27-09
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The Modern Scholar
- Rings, Swords, and Monsters: Exploring Fantasy Literature
- De: Professor Michael D.C. Drout
- Narrado por: Professor Michael D.C. Drout
- Duración: 7 h y 50 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 565
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 420
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 416
In this course, the roots of fantasy and the works that have defined the genre are examined. Incisive analysis and a deft assessment of what makes these works so very special provides a deeper insight into beloved works and a better understanding of why fantasy is such a pervasive force in modern culture.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Informative, Stimulating, and Enjoyable Class
- De Jefferson en 09-27-11
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The Modern Scholar: The Anglo-Saxon World
- De: Prof. Michael D. C. Drout
- Narrado por: Michael D. C. Drout
- Duración: 7 h y 50 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 816
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 550
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 531
Had the Angles and Saxons not purposefully migrated to the isles of the Britons and brought with them their already-well-developed use of language, Angelina Jolie may never have appeared in the movie Beowulf. Professor Michael D.C. Drout is at his best when lecturing on the fascinating history, language, and societal adaptations of the Anglo-Saxons.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfect Intro to the Anglo-Saxon Period
- De Julie en 01-01-10
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The Modern Scholar
- A Way With Words Part III: Grammar for Adults
- De: Professor Michael D.C. Drout
- Narrado por: Professor Michael D.C. Drout
- Duración: 7 h y 58 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 601
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 400
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 392
Since others judge you by the way you speak, the intricacies of grammar, in fact, should not be relegated to the realm of fussy "guardians of the language," but are rather essential clues all can employ to communicate more exactly. In such a light, this course forms an invaluable guide for everyone from all fields of interest.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I have always given Drout high marks.
- De Robert en 10-03-12
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The Modern Scholar
- Way with Words: Writing Rhetoric and the Art of Persuasion
- De: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Narrado por: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Duración: 7 h y 48 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,412
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 933
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 905
Esteemed professor Michael D. C. Drout brings his expertise in literary studies to the subject of rhetoric. From history-altering political speeches to friendly debates at cocktail parties, rhetoric holds the power to change opinions, spark new thoughts, and ultimately change the world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Very Unique Read...(J/K)
- De Jade en 06-10-09
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Modern Scholar: How to Think
- The Liberal Arts and Their Enduring Value
- De: Professor Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Narrado por: Professor Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Duración: 5 h y 14 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 133
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 115
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 112
In How to Think: The Liberal Arts and Their Enduring Value, Professor Michael D. C. Drout gives an impassioned defense and celebration of the value of the liberal arts. Charting the evolution of the liberal arts from their roots in the educational system of Ancient Rome through the Middle Ages and to the present day, Drout shows how the liberal arts have consistently been "the tools to rule", essential to the education of the leaders of society. Offering a reasoned defense of their continuing value, Drout also provides suggestions for improving the state of the liberal arts in contemporary society.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A defense of the Liberal Arts
- De Steve and/or Jodene en 10-19-13
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The Modern Scholar
- From Here to Infinity: An Exploration of Science Fiction Literature
- De: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Narrado por: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Duración: 7 h y 58 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 338
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 224
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 222
The best science fiction asks essential questions: What does it mean to be human? Are we alone in the universe, and what does it mean if we're not? Esteemed professor Michael D. C. Drout traces the history of science fiction in this series of stimulating lectures. From Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to today's cutting- edge authors, Drout offers a compelling analysis of the genre, including a look at the golden age of science fiction, New Wave writers, and contemporary trends in the field.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Nerdy? Probably... Enjoyable? Yes
- De Timothy en 08-27-09
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The Modern Scholar
- Rings, Swords, and Monsters: Exploring Fantasy Literature
- De: Professor Michael D.C. Drout
- Narrado por: Professor Michael D.C. Drout
- Duración: 7 h y 50 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 565
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 420
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 416
In this course, the roots of fantasy and the works that have defined the genre are examined. Incisive analysis and a deft assessment of what makes these works so very special provides a deeper insight into beloved works and a better understanding of why fantasy is such a pervasive force in modern culture.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Informative, Stimulating, and Enjoyable Class
- De Jefferson en 09-27-11
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The Modern Scholar: The Anglo-Saxon World
- De: Prof. Michael D. C. Drout
- Narrado por: Michael D. C. Drout
- Duración: 7 h y 50 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 816
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 550
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 531
Had the Angles and Saxons not purposefully migrated to the isles of the Britons and brought with them their already-well-developed use of language, Angelina Jolie may never have appeared in the movie Beowulf. Professor Michael D.C. Drout is at his best when lecturing on the fascinating history, language, and societal adaptations of the Anglo-Saxons.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfect Intro to the Anglo-Saxon Period
- De Julie en 01-01-10
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The Modern Scholar
- A Way With Words Part III: Grammar for Adults
- De: Professor Michael D.C. Drout
- Narrado por: Professor Michael D.C. Drout
- Duración: 7 h y 58 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 601
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 400
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 392
Since others judge you by the way you speak, the intricacies of grammar, in fact, should not be relegated to the realm of fussy "guardians of the language," but are rather essential clues all can employ to communicate more exactly. In such a light, this course forms an invaluable guide for everyone from all fields of interest.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I have always given Drout high marks.
- De Robert en 10-03-12
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The Modern Scholar
- Way with Words: Writing Rhetoric and the Art of Persuasion
- De: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Narrado por: Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Duración: 7 h y 48 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,412
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 933
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 905
Esteemed professor Michael D. C. Drout brings his expertise in literary studies to the subject of rhetoric. From history-altering political speeches to friendly debates at cocktail parties, rhetoric holds the power to change opinions, spark new thoughts, and ultimately change the world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Very Unique Read...(J/K)
- De Jade en 06-10-09
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A Way with Words IV
- Understanding Poetry
- De: Prof. Michael D. C. Drout
- Narrado por: Prof. Michael Drout
- Duración: 8 h y 16 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 223
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 168
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 165
In part IV of this fascinating series, Professor Drout submerses listeners in poetry's past, present, and future. Addressing such poetic luminaries as Milton,Wordsworth, Shelley, and Keats, these lectures explain in simple terms what poetry is while following its development through the centuries.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Get your facts straight
- De Louise L Hoelscher en 10-06-13
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The Modern Scholar: Medieval Mysteries
- The History Behind the Myths of the Middle Ages
- De: Professor Thomas F. Madden
- Narrado por: Professor Thomas F. Madden
- Duración: 4 h y 10 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 167
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 141
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 141
The Middle Ages is not only a period of Romance, but of legends, tales, and mysteries. In this course, Professor Thomas F. Madden guides listeners through the most famous and enduring narratives of medieval Europe. Beginning with King Arthur, Professor Madden peels back layers of exaggeration and fiction to lay bare the historical basis for the mythical king.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining And Enlightening
- De Hellocat en 06-03-14
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The Modern Scholar
- A Way With Words, Part II: Approaches to Literature
- De: Professor Michael D.C. Drout
- Narrado por: Professor Michael D.C. Drout
- Duración: 8 h y 6 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 293
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 183
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 179
In A Way with Words II: Approaches to Literature, Michael D.C. Drout leads a series of lectures that focus on the big questions of literature. Throughout, he introduces the major schools of literary and critical thought and employs illuminating examples from the world's most important literary works. This course proves a wonderful exploration of one of humankind's most cherished pursuits.
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2 out of 5 stars
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That Bad
- De Alyssa B. Goss en 02-28-11
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The Modern Scholar: Tolkien and the West
- Recovering the Lost Tradition of Europe
- De: Professor Michael Drout
- Narrado por: Michael Drout
- Duración: 5 h y 15 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 454
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 400
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 393
The works of J.R.R. Tolkien are quite possibly the most widely read pieces of literature written in the 20th century. But as Professor Michael Drout illuminates in this engaging course of lectures, Tolkien's writings are built upon a centuries-old literary tradition that developed in Europe and is quite uniquely Western in its outlook and style. Drout explores how that tradition still resonates with us to this day, even if many Modernist critics would argue otherwise. He begins the course with the allegory of a tower....
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not Drout's or Modern Scholar's Best
- De Amy en 01-28-13
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The Modern Scholar: The Norsemen - Understanding Vikings and Their Culture
- De: Professor Professor Michael D.C. Drout
- Narrado por: Professor Michael D.C. Drout
- Duración: 5 h y 2 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 451
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 393
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 389
Professor Michael D.C. Drout of Wheaton College immerses listeners in the extraordinary legacy of Viking civilization, which developed in what is now Scandinavia during the early Middle Ages. During the course of these lectures, Professor Drout explores how these peoples conquered all of Northern Europe, traveled as far as Byzantium in the East and North America in the West, and left a literary legacy that includes numerous works studied and enjoyed to this day.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best download in months!
- De Margaret en 12-23-12
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The Modern Scholar
- Shakespeare: Ten Great Comedies
- De: Prof. Raphael Shargel
- Narrado por: Prof. Raphael Shargel
- Duración: 8 h y 23 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 33
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 22
Professor Raphael Shargel channels his passion for teaching and expertise as a Shakespearean scholar into this illuminative study of the Immortal Bard's 10 great comedies. Shakespeare's genius is as readily apparent in these comedies as in his timeless tragedies. Often marked by internal and external conflicts, young lovers struggling for union, mistaken identities, and intertwining plots, Shakespeare's comedies to this day reveal the master's unparalleled insight into the human condition.
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The Modern Scholar: Masterpieces of Western Music
- De: Professor Jeffrey Lependorf
- Narrado por: Jeffrey Lependorf
- Duración: 7 h y 44 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 99
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 70
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 65
This lecture series focuses on the very best of Western music, and as we progress through these lectures, the following are two important questions that we will seek to answer as we examine the various musical selections: What makes these works masterpieces? Why highlight these works?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent and solid listen
- De ESK en 04-14-13
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The Modern Scholar
- Rethinking Our Past: Recognizing Facts, Fictions, and Lies in American History
- De: Professor James W. Loewen
- Narrado por: Professor James W. Loewen
- Duración: 8 h y 1 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 248
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 176
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 178
Nationalist history by textbook authors and the descendants or biographers of the famous and infamous have given history students a very skewed vision of our true history - indeed, the true history of mankind. This course is designed to enlighten and encourage you to consider the factual basis of many of our most-cherished yet glossed-over stories and the real-life characters who populate them.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A worthy course
- De Chi-Hung en 04-11-10
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The Modern Scholar: Ethics: A History of Moral Thought
- De: Professor Peter Kreeft
- Narrado por: Peter Kreeft
- Duración: 8 h y 32 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 493
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 359
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This course addresses some of the eternal questions that man has grappled with since the beginning of time. What is good? What is bad? Why is justice important? Why is it better to be good and just than it is to be bad and unjust? Most human beings have the faculty to discern between right and wrong, good and bad behavior, and to make judgments over what is just and what is unjust. But why are ethics important to us?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Surprisingly Good
- De J. Maxwell en 11-02-09
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The Modern Scholar: Greek Drama: Tragedy and Comedy
- De: Peter Meineck
- Narrado por: Peter Meineck
- Duración: 8 h y 20 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 73
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 53
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 56
This course will examine the social, historical, and political context of ancient Greek drama and equip listeners with a set of critical analytical tools for developing their own appreciation of this vitally important genre. The course will focus on the four extant playwrights, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes, and examine each of their plays closely.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding.
- De entropent en 03-03-09
De: Peter Meineck
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The Modern Scholar: World of George Orwell
- De: Professor Michael Shelden
- Narrado por: Michael Shelden
- Duración: 7 h y 36 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 89
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Big Brother Is Watching You: The words are inextricably associated with the classic dystopian novel 1984 and with its revered author, George Orwell. The Modern Scholar series continues its exploration of great authors with this course from esteemed professor Michael Shelden. In these lectures, Orwell, who also penned the epitome of the political satire, Animal Farm, is discussed in full, from his childhood in Henley-on-Thames to his final days.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great story, Great Lecturer, can overook delivery
- De wayne en 08-12-12
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The Modern Scholar
- Enlightenment: Reason, Tolerance, and Humanity
- De: Professor James Schmidt
- Narrado por: Professor James Schmidt
- Duración: 7 h y 46 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 52
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This course will explore and discuss the work of such influential thinkers as Voltaire, John Locke, Denis Diderot, Adam Smith, Immanuel Kant, and Benjamin Franklin. It will also spend some time with less well-known figures such as Joseph Priestly: a clergyman, scientist, and philosopher who was one of the most passionate defenders of the American Revolution in England: and the remarkable John Toland, a man whose writings on religion changed the way many Europeans thought about the Scriptures.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant--nearly flawless
- De Scott en 10-11-12
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre The Modern Scholar: Singers and Tales
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- Magda Santos
- 10-01-20
Rich and Ear Opening
Loved it. Listened while walking and was enriched by the stories and learning. Thank you.
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- Bee
- 01-13-16
Interesting and insightful
As always, Professor Drout's enthusiasm made this a great read.
I've just started the Illiad so this series of lectures are very pertinent.
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- Anthony Robertson
- 01-09-21
Inspiring
Dr. Drout, we've never met, but I'm a student of yours. I've been listening to your lectures since I myself was in college and had to pick them up from the library.
I can tell your mentor ment a lot to you. The final lecture in this course made me tear up. I was an English teacher for ten years. Your lessons, and his, live on in my students. That's the consolation after losing a great teacher and mentor.
Thank you.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-22-19
excellent
this is the missing jigsaw piece in mosy humanities programs. orality vs. text is a fundamental part of how our society communicates and Drout is surprisingly artuculate about it
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- Rose Jenkins
- 01-23-23
Educational and enjoyable
I have listened to several of Professor Drout’s courses. I have learned a lot and I have enjoyed them. I plan to listen to more.
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