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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
Episodes
Nov 11, 2021
Nov 11, 2021
1 min
Introductory note on Walt Whitman (the Ridpath Library of Universal Literature)
Nov 11, 2021
Nov 11, 2021
22 min
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
Nov 10, 2021
Nov 10, 2021
4 min
Introductory note on Oliver Goldsmith (the Ridpath Library of Universal Literature)
Nov 10, 2021
Nov 10, 2021
24 min
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.
Nov 9, 2021
Nov 9, 2021
Nov 9, 2021
17 min
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)
Nov 8, 2021
Nov 8, 2021
Nov 8, 2021
20 min
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.
Nov 7, 2021
Nov 7, 2021
4 min
Introductory note on The Thousand and One Nights (Volume 16, Harvard Classics)
Nov 7, 2021
Nov 7, 2021
25 min
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)