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The English Novel
- Narrated by: Timothy Spurgin
- Series: The Great Courses: English Literature
- Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins
- Lecture
- Release date: 07-08-13
- Language: English
- Publisher: The Great Courses
Regular price: $34.95
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- Emily
- CARLSBAD, CA, United States
- 07-11-16
Loved My First Course!
One of my greatest regrets in life is not taking better advantage of my years in college. Since then, I have tried to make up for lost time by reading many classics on my own and English authors happen to be my favorites. This course put all of those favorites into historical context. It gave me a greater appreciation and insight into the works I've been reading over the years. It also helped explain some of my least favorite books giving me a better appreciation of their context. Highly, highly recommend. I've already started my second course on Metaphysics!
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- DHW
- 07-23-16
Informative and enjoyable!
Have you listened to any of Professor Timothy Spurgin’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I haven't listened, but enjoyed his lecture so much....has a pleasant voice. Will definitely search out other lectures by him.
Any additional comments?
Wish I could actually be in the classroom to ask questions! Had questions about these authors' other works, other authors of the period, etc., but the lecture has spurred me to do my own research and followup on topics that interest me. Expanded my "to read" list by many works, ha!
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- Bruce
- Laguna Hills, CA, United States
- 01-21-16
Very Informative
I enjoy these courses, and this one was no exception. I have read many English novels, but this course pretty much put it all together and gave me perspective I didn't have. It was interesting to see the development of the novel over time. It also made me enthused to read some of the novels discussed in the courses that I have not yet read. I thought the lectures were well structured and well delivered.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-22-17
Amazing!
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- Newton
- 07-21-15
Loved it!
My first course and loved it! The 30 min segments perfect and the material very interesting .
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