How to Read the Great Books
A working system for reading classic literature with pleasure and comprehension.
5h 49m
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21
Lessons
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This course includes:
- 5h 49m on-demand video (free)
- 21 lessons
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
What you'll learn
- Approach intimidating classics with a concrete method
- Read closely for language, structure, and meaning
- Build a personal great-books reading program
- Enjoy difficult literature instead of enduring it
Official study guide
The complete 25-page companion book for How to Read the Great Books, covering every module with worked examples, key terms, self-check questions, and a full glossary. Print it or read it offline.
Course content
3 sections · 21 lessons · 5h 49m- How To Read More BooksPreview23m
- Lecture on Shakespeare's Sonnets1h 14m
- Where to Start with Russian Literature11m
- Recommended Books for my Teenage Daughter8m
- Why does poetry move us? (my theory)9m
- The 4 Greatest Short Story Writers9m
- 10 Tips for How to Read Anna Karenina9m
- How to Possess a Poem by Memory17m
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About this course
A working system for reading classic literature with pleasure and comprehension. This curated learning path is organized into 3 modules and 21 lessons, taught by Benjamin McEvoy. MegaCourse adds structure, learning outcomes, progress tracking, and a shareable certificate of completion.
Who this course is for
- Readers starting the classics
- Students of literature and the humanities
Instructor
Trusted creator on MegaCourse
Licensing & attribution
License: YouTube Standard License
Source: Video lessons by Benjamin McEvoy.
Videos are embedded from their original creators and remain free to watch. MegaCourse's paid layer covers our own study guides, graded exams, certificates, and curation.
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