Cover of Lectures on the Harvard Classics

Lectures on the Harvard Classics

Lectures on the Harvard Classics

By: Charles William Eliot William Allan Neilson
Listen for free

Season's Savings | 0.99 €/month for 3 months

5.99 €/month thereafter - terms apply. Cancel monthly.
Summary
 Dive into the enriching world of Lectures on the Harvard Classics, a series designed to unlock the treasures of this esteemed collection of literature. Whether youre a young individual whose education was interrupted by lifes demands or someone seeking to enrich your literary journey, these lectures provide a pathway to becoming a cultivated reader. Embrace the joy of dedicating just a few minutes each day to the appreciation of great literature, not only from The Harvard Classics but also from a broader literary landscape. This series aims to inspire a lasting passion for serious reading, fostering an appreciation for the highest quality works. Join us in achieving the educational vision that sparked the creation of this timeless collection. - Summary by Charles William EliotCopyright Early Modern Art Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Brief History of English and American Literature-Henry A. Beers (Part 1 of 2)

    Brief History of English and American Literature-Henry A. Beers (Part 1 of 2)
    12 Nov 2026
    Brief History of English and American Literature by Henry A. Beers.

    Henry Augustin Beers, native of Buffalo, NY and professor of English at Yale, with the help of John Fletcher Hurst (1834-1903), Methodist bishop and first Chancellor of American University, has written a sweeping thousand 900 year history of English literature, up to the end of the 19th century. Although at times biased and sometimes misguided (as when he dismisses Mark Twain as a humorist noteworthy in his time but not for the ages), his research is sound and his criticism is interesting and quite often very balanced. In addition, the last chapter of each part is Hurst's synopsis of religious and theological literature in the language. This book is interesting for its point of view, but also useful as a jumping-off point for those interested in reading the classics.

    Featured on Lectures on the Harvard Classics.

    Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    Show more Show less
    9 hrs and 22 min
  • Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding-David Hume

    Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding-David Hume
    11 Nov 2026
    Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding by David Hume.

    The Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding is a shortened and simplified version of Hume's masterpiece A Treatise of Human Nature. It sought to reach a wider audience, and to dispel some of the virulent criticism addressed toward the former book. In it, Hume explains his theory of epistemology, and argues against other current theories, including those of John Locke, George Berkeley, and Nicolas Malebranche.

    Featured on Lectures on the Harvard Classics.

    Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    Show more Show less
    5 hrs and 46 min
  • United Kingdom House of Commons Speeches Collection, volume 3-Various

    United Kingdom House of Commons Speeches Collection, volume 3-Various
    10 Nov 2026
    United Kingdom House of Commons Speeches Collection, volume 3.

    Readings are of speeches originally given by Queens Elizabeth I and Victoria, and by parliamentarians Edmund Burke, Herbert Asquith, Winston Churchill, Barbara Castle, Margaret Thatcher and Michael Foot.

    Featured on Lectures on the Harvard Classics.

    Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    Show more Show less
    3 hrs and 45 min
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
No reviews yet