
The Modern Scholar
A Way With Words, Part II: Approaches to Literature
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Professor Michael D.C. Drout
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Contrary to Part One, I found Part Two to be boring overall and I zoned out frequently. I did pick up some interesting information, and I even laughed a few times; however his constant use of unexplained terminology was frustrating and annoying. But, his great voice (I can't emphasize this enough) and personality kept me listening.
If you have ever taken college level courses on this topic (and enjoyed it), I would definitely recommend this purchase. However, if you are not familiar with the terms used in this area of study, you may be a little confused (and bored) at times. He explains some terms, but takes for granted that you understand others.
Last, I want to mention that I did like that he made references to Part One of the series. It helped to reinforce previous topics, and made everything feel cohesive.
I look forward to listening to Part III.
Good, but...
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I love Professor Drout!
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Terrific Course
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These series of books have increased my awareness of literary constructs and rhetoric ten fold. Many favorite parts, but the chapters about Freud were captivating.
Drout is great
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A fun and fascinating commentary about this thing we call literature!
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Made things much clearer for me
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15 stars!
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Not enough emphasis on close reading of the texts
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because i really didn't think it was a special reading.
really about the only thing i got out of it were the names of great literary titles.
drout should have made this book the last in his series - as an optional reading - aimed at literature students.
Shouldn't have been placed as a stepping stone to get to the others books.
2 out of 5 stars
I'll don't think i'll do a second listen
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Instead he repeats shallow stuff 2-3 times and beats around the bush endlessly.
I guess if you can't write well, you can always teach writing....
Try "Story" by McGee. You'll learns something...
Lots of talk, little substance
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