Classic Novels: Meeting the Challenge of Great Literature

De: Arnold Weinstein, The Great Courses

Narrado por: Arnold Weinstein

What if you could travel anywhere, whether Europe, South America, or the remote reaches of the African continent? And what if you could choose not only your destination, but your era, as well - so that you might choose from the sparkling court society of 18th-century France, a 19th-century whaling ship out of New Bedford, or the streets of Dublin in the early part of the 20th century? And what about the most remarkable journey of all: the voyage inside the mind of another human being, in which you plumb the thoughts and emotions that usually remain hidden deep within?What remarkable secrets would you learn about the puzzling, sometimes shocking thing we call human nature? The lives lived in distant lands and eras? And, most important, ourselves-the human race of which you are a part?

If you're a serious reader, you already know that these are the kinds of adventures that await you in the classic novels of great literature. And if you're not, the 36 spellbinding lectures of this series, delivered by a gifted and prize-winning teacher, might just convince you why you ought to be, as you take an epic journey through three centuries, sojourn in foreign lands, and enter remarkable realms of the imagination.

The lectures take you beyond what is often offered in literary courses-plots, anecdotes, facts about where and when a novel was written. Instead, you'll gain something far more profound: an opportunity to experience the startling brilliance that makes each of these works-from geniuses like Dickens, Joyce, Tolstoy, Balzac, Proust, and many others-a classic.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

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toooooo dense for me.

If you are not a fan of literature, Probably this is not the book for you. however, you can learn a lot from this audio.

Good overview of great literature

This lecture series unpacks some of the great novels every literate person should read. it has motivated me to read or re-read many of them with the new insights I've gained.

So meaningful and inspirational

I have been listening to professor Weinstein for a few years now, sometimes re listening to his courses and I am always struck by how much they move me. Thank you professor Weinstein for so much meaning.

Worthwhile but long winded, I skipped some parts

I am really happy to have listened to this, however a few lectures seemed to go on about the same topic too long, so I skipped to the end of those. happened most often when more than one lecture was provided for a single book. some points utterly fascinating and totally worth the time. Less Liaisons Dangerous was particularly compelling, but it certainly wasn't the only one. :)

Engaging

I really enjoyed this course. The professor’s insights were interesting and intelligent. I feel that because I listened to this I have a better understanding of literature as a whole. He was also easy to understand. I didn’t have to rewind to catch a word or idea.