
Life Lessons from the Great Books
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J. Rufus Fears
Study more than three dozen works that span the timelines of Western history, from ancient Greece and Rome to the modern age. Whether written 2,000, 200, or 20 years ago, the enduring works of literature still speak to us and place our unique experiences into a larger perspective, offering invaluable lessons for every important moment in life.
Every Great Book you explore over these 36 insightful lectures - from the Odyssey and the Gospel of John to Hamlet and Animal Farm - is a unique expression of the human spirit and a fountain of advice, from how to conduct yourself in times of trouble to how to better appreciate the simple moments in your life.
You'll discover six broad themes that run through history's most compelling stories: the unconquerable human spirit, youth and old age, romance and love, adventure and courage, laughter and irony, and patriotism. In exploring these themes within the context of these Great Books, you learn new ideas about both the works themselves and the broad scope of the human condition.
If you haven't read these Great Books before, the warmth of Professor Fears's storytelling and his insightful approach to literature will have you heading to the library to learn more. And if you've already read these works, you'll discover new themes and ideas that will help you get more out of them.
Regardless of your previous familiarity with these works, you'll come to understand why these masterpieces remain eternal testaments to the variety of human experience and the powerful ways in which literature can guide and inspire us.
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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Subjective, biased view of history from old Prof.
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Excellent narration and lecture
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The best thing I can say is that it has inspired me to want to read several of the books covered in the series.
Excellent series on lessons from the great books
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It is also sad how the lessons to be learned are tailored for the Americans to learn. The section of Adventure feature many stories of war and courage, but we're implied to understand these in the context of American engagements in the Middle East.
I am disappointed how the great works of litterature are not approached from a universal perspective, what they can tell us of the human condition, but what they can tell of today.
That's a mistake.
A selection for Americans interested in America
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the most memorable thing he teaches is how to live your life
one of the wisest lecturers I have ever heard
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Great course!
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I love this professor!
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Exceptional Teacher
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Love Rufus j Fears! This was not my favorite of his
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Great synopsis of the relationship of these books to life.
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