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Classic Novels: Meeting the Challenge of Great Literature

By: Arnold Weinstein, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Arnold Weinstein
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Summary

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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Wonderful content and lecturer

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The entire set of lectures are thought provoking The passion of prof Weinstein for the novels he chooses is quite infectious You want to share it

Really creative thinker

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All good/excellent but the. Interpretation of Emily. Bronte was exceptional

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There are many moving moments

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Thank the Prof

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Thoroughly enjoyed it

Would you consider the audio edition of Classic Novels: Meeting the Challenge of Great Literature to be better than the print version?

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Prof Weinstein is really passionate about the subject and challenges you to look deeply into the meaning of things expressed in books.

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Prof Weinstein's knowledge on the subject.

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The audiobook made me think differently.

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This was my first book from the The Great Courses and it definitely made an impression on me.

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10/10 Lacan mentioned

Lacan mentioned at least twice. Needs more Lacan and Freud, presentor up for the challenge

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Terrific course.

Excellent presentation and subject matter. loved it. Now looking for more of the same! Highly recommended.

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