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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
Jun 9, 2021
Jun 9, 2021
Jun 9, 2021
18 min
The songs of David pleased King Saul, but when David became too popular with the people, the king feared for his throne and banished him. (Volume 44, Harvard Classics)
Jun 8, 2021
Jun 8, 2021
Jun 8, 2021
30 min
The plain, homely appearance of Woolman impressed unfavorably the orthodox Quakers in London whom he was sent to meet. They told him his coming was not necessary. But Woolman spoke with such simplicity and sincerity that even those most opposed became his friends. (Volume 1, Harvard Classics)
John Woolman arrives in London for Friends' meeting, June 8, 1772.
Jun 7, 2021
Jun 7, 2021
2 min
Introductory note on Hamlet by William Shakespeare (Volume 46, Harvard classics)
Jun 7, 2021
Jun 7, 2021
13 min
Do you know the rest of Ophelia's famous line? "Hamlet" is the most popular play in the entire world. It has been quoted so often that reading it is like meeting an old friend. (Volume 46, Harvard Classics)
Edwin Booth, famed Shakespearian actor, died June 7, 1893.
Jun 6, 2021
Jun 6, 2021
4 min
Introductory note on Richard Henry Dana, Jr. (Volume 23, Harvard Classics)
Jun 6, 2021
Jun 6, 2021
25 min
A crew faced the hazardous prospect of rounding the bleak Cape Horn in midwinter. Imagine the terror when a sudden scream pierced the misery-laden air. What was it? A man overboard or a lost soul? (Volume 23, Harvard Classics)
R. H. Dana on watch, night of June 6, 1836.
Jun 5, 2021
Jun 5, 2021
Jun 5, 2021
17 min
Even today rent is paid in terms of human food. It sounds primitive, but it happens right at your door – here in the United States, in compliance with a law as old as man. (Volume 10, Harvard Classics)
Adam Smith born June 5, 1723.