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Former President of Harvard University Charles W. Eliot wrote in his introduction to the Harvard Classics, "In my opinion, a five-foot shelf would hold books enough to give a liberal education to any one who would read them with devotion, even if he could spare but fifteen minutes a day for reading." Here you are, you can easily listen to his entire 15-minutes-a-day study guide while commuting to and from work (most of us spend far more than 15 minutes a day commuting each day), doing mundane work in the office, washing dishes at home, or doing most of the things day in and day out. It is so easy, so entertaining, and so educational that they can be listened to again and again, until they permeate into our own thinking and into our characters. Perhaps, in one year's time, you will become someone you barely recognize, all for the better. Who knows? -- Rich E Book
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Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Introductory note on Walt Whitman (the Ridpath Library of Universal Literature)
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
The youth of America-typified in the doughboy of the past war-was gloriously portrayed by Walt Whitman. He also sang of the vast plains and the beauty of America. (Volume 42, Harvard Classics)
Armistice Day
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Introductory note on Oliver Goldsmith (the Ridpath Library of Universal Literature)
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Goldsmith traveled through Belgium, France, and Italy, winning his daily bread by playing at farmhouses. He wrote the most brilliant comedy, the best novel, and the finest poem of his age. (Volume 41, Harvard Classics)
Oliver Goldsmith born Nov. 10, 1728.
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
The Psalms have been an inspiration to men in many ages. They have become so associated with the peaceful spirit of Christianity that we forget some of them were once war songs and songs of triumph. (Volume 44, Harvard Classics)
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Milton's indomitable courage kept him at his work even after he lost his sight. Blind, he dictated a sequel to his "Paradise Lost," which he called "Paradise Regained." (Volume 4, Harvard Classics)
John Milton died Nov. 8, 1674.
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Introductory note on The Thousand and One Nights (Volume 16, Harvard Classics)
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Suddenly all the sinful city's inhabitants were turned to stone. When a beautiful woman from Bagdad came to the dead city, night overtook her there. Sleeping in the palace, she was awakened by a man's voice calling. (Volume 16, Harvard Classics)