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Lectures on the Harvard Classics

Lectures on the Harvard Classics

Charles William Eliot, William Allan Neilson 2 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

This podcast presents a series of lectures on the contents of The Harvard Classics, a collection of literary works curated by Charles William Eliot. The lectures aim to help ambitious individuals who had to cut their education short due to early work responsibilities, allowing them to cultivate a taste for serious reading through daily engagement with good literature. The series also seeks to assist readers in developing an appreciation for high-quality reading beyond the Harvard Classics themselves.

Episodes

Chimes-Charles Dickens
Chimes-Charles Dickens Aug 23, 2026 15100 The Lecture Series on the contents of The Harvard Classics ought to do much to open that collection of literary materials to many ambitious young men and women whose education was cut short by the necessity of contributing in early life to the family earnings, or of supporting themselves, "and who must therefore reach the standing of a cultivated man or woman through the pleasurable devotion of a
Human Nature and Conduct - Part 4, Conclusion-John Dewey
Human Nature and Conduct - Part 4, Conclusion-John Dewey Aug 22, 2026 6682 The Lecture Series on the contents of The Harvard Classics ought to do much to open that collection of literary materials to many ambitious young men and women whose education was cut short by the necessity of contributing in early life to the family earnings, or of supporting themselves, "and who must therefore reach the standing of a cultivated man or woman through the pleasurable devotion of a
Running Water-A. E. W. Mason
Running Water-A. E. W. Mason Aug 21, 2026 31073 The Lecture Series on the contents of The Harvard Classics ought to do much to open that collection of literary materials to many ambitious young men and women whose education was cut short by the necessity of contributing in early life to the family earnings, or of supporting themselves, "and who must therefore reach the standing of a cultivated man or woman through the pleasurable devotion of a
Moods-Louisa May Alcott
Moods-Louisa May Alcott Aug 20, 2026 35750 The Lecture Series on the contents of The Harvard Classics ought to do much to open that collection of literary materials to many ambitious young men and women whose education was cut short by the necessity of contributing in early life to the family earnings, or of supporting themselves, "and who must therefore reach the standing of a cultivated man or woman through the pleasurable devotion of a
Moo Cow Tales-Rosamund Edith Nesbit Bland
Moo Cow Tales-Rosamund Edith Nesbit Bland Aug 19, 2026 1894 The Lecture Series on the contents of The Harvard Classics ought to do much to open that collection of literary materials to many ambitious young men and women whose education was cut short by the necessity of contributing in early life to the family earnings, or of supporting themselves, "and who must therefore reach the standing of a cultivated man or woman through the pleasurable devotion of a
Rural Magazine and Literary Evening Fire-Side Vol 1 No 2-Various
Rural Magazine and Literary Evening Fire-Side Vol 1 No 2-Various Aug 18, 2026 10776 The Lecture Series on the contents of The Harvard Classics ought to do much to open that collection of literary materials to many ambitious young men and women whose education was cut short by the necessity of contributing in early life to the family earnings, or of supporting themselves, "and who must therefore reach the standing of a cultivated man or woman through the pleasurable devotion of a
Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 065-Various
Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 065-Various Aug 17, 2026 25238 The Lecture Series on the contents of The Harvard Classics ought to do much to open that collection of literary materials to many ambitious young men and women whose education was cut short by the necessity of contributing in early life to the family earnings, or of supporting themselves, "and who must therefore reach the standing of a cultivated man or woman through the pleasurable devotion of a
Is Shakespeare Dead-Mark Twain
Is Shakespeare Dead-Mark Twain Aug 16, 2026 10646 The Lecture Series on the contents of The Harvard Classics ought to do much to open that collection of literary materials to many ambitious young men and women whose education was cut short by the necessity of contributing in early life to the family earnings, or of supporting themselves, "and who must therefore reach the standing of a cultivated man or woman through the pleasurable devotion of a
Zorra Boys at Home and Abroad, or, How to Succeed-William Alexander MacKay
Zorra Boys at Home and Abroad, or, How to Succeed-William Alexander MacKay Aug 15, 2026 15711 The Lecture Series on the contents of The Harvard Classics ought to do much to open that collection of literary materials to many ambitious young men and women whose education was cut short by the necessity of contributing in early life to the family earnings, or of supporting themselves, "and who must therefore reach the standing of a cultivated man or woman through the pleasurable devotion of a
Watsons (Dramatic Reading)-Jane Austen, L. Oulton
Watsons (Dramatic Reading)-Jane Austen, L. Oulton Aug 3, 2026 13995 "Watsons," a dramatic reading of Jane Austen's unfinished novel, invites listeners into a world of romantic entanglements and societal expectations. The narrative explores themes of love, family dynamics, and the quest for personal happiness, all set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England. Austen's sharp wit and keen observations on human behavior resonate with contemporary audiences,
Lectures on the Harvard Classics - Charles William Eliot William Allan Neilson - Part 2
Lectures on the Harvard Classics - Charles William Eliot William Allan Neilson - Part 2 Jun 14, 2026 33130 The Lecture Series on the contents of The Harvard Classics ought to do much to open that collection of literary materials to many ambitious young men and women whose education was cut short by the necessity of contributing in early life to the family earnings, or of supporting themselves, "and who must therefore reach the standing of a cultivated man or woman through the pleasurable devotion of a
Lectures on the Harvard Classics - Charles William Eliot William Allan Neilson - Part 1
Lectures on the Harvard Classics - Charles William Eliot William Allan Neilson - Part 1 Jun 14, 2026 33618 The Lecture Series on the contents of The Harvard Classics ought to do much to open that collection of literary materials to many ambitious young men and women whose education was cut short by the necessity of contributing in early life to the family earnings, or of supporting themselves, "and who must therefore reach the standing of a cultivated man or woman through the pleasurable devotion of a

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