
The History of World Literature
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Grant L. Voth
Whether around the campfire, between the covers of a great book, or in the theater, the desire to tell stories has been a common human impulse for thousands of years. These 48 lectures take you on a journey through time and around the world- from the enormous auditoriums of ancient Greece to a quiet study in the home of a 19th-century New England spinster- to introduce the history of world literature.
In this course, you'll sample some of the greatest literary expressions the world has known and experience storytelling in its many forms, including poetry, drama, and narrative. You'll explore: the ancient world, where tribal bards created national myths and founded religious texts out of legends, history, philosophy, and local lore; the countryside and aristocratic courts of India and the Middle East, collecting stories and folklore of magical men, terrifying beasts, alluring women, and conniving tricksters that live on in today's fairy tales and bedtime stories; the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Enlightenment to trace the evolution of storytelling from the poetic masterpiece of Dante's Inferno to the great drama pioneered by Shakespeare to sophisticated narratives such as Wu Ch'eng-en's Monkey and Voltaire's Candide; and the rise of Realism in the works of Flaubert, Dostoevsky, and Chekhov and the development of experimental modes by Brecht, Beckett, and Borges.
Offering concise summaries and thought-provoking interpretations of some of the world's greatest literary masterpieces, this course gives you the tools you need to appreciate these great literary works and understand how authors, playwrights, and poets throughout the centuries have practiced their craft.
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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What made the experience of listening to The History of World Literature the most enjoyable?
I know this is really long, but if you have the time to invest, it's a great overview spanning all history. This professor is excellent!!!So interesting
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Transformative
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Holy moly
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Amazing storyteller the best I have yet to hear.
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Most Excellent!
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Truly Excellent
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What made the experience of listening to The History of World Literature the most enjoyable?
the instructor shows sincere interest, passion in the subject, and that makes listening funWhat was one of the most memorable moments of The History of World Literature?
It's an amazing epiphany : realizing how similar/varied cultures in different corners of the world think in the same period!Have you listened to any of Professor Grant L. Voth’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
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Would be great if a list of the readings mentioned in the course is provided here.Wonderful story telling!
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Wonderful!
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