Why Read the Classics?
2000-04-03T06:16:37-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMDI4XC8xNTU3MDAtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Four writers of poetry, fiction, literary essays and criticism discussed the question “Why read the classics?” The panelists explored issues related to the classics, including: the various connotations of the term 'classic'; the process by which a book comes to be considered a classic; the possibility of having classics in a culture resistant to the idea of authority; and the prospects for continued reading the “Great Books” of the Western intellectual tradition. Following the discussion, the panelists took questions from the audience.
Four writers of poetry, fiction, literary essays and criticism discussed the question “Why read the classics?” The panelists explored issues related to… read more
Four writers of poetry, fiction, literary essays and criticism discussed the question “Why read the classics?” The panelists explored issues related to the classics, including: the various connotations of the term 'classic'; the process by which a book comes to be considered a classic; the possibility of having classics in a culture resistant to the idea of authority; and the prospects for continued reading the “Great Books” of the Western intellectual tradition. Following the discussion, the panelists took questions from the audience. close
Purchase a Download
Why Read the Classics?
-
MP3 audio - Standard
- Price:
- $0.99
Related Video
-
Constantine's Sword: The Church and the Jews
Mr. Carroll and others talked about his book, Constantine’s Sword: The Church and the Jews, A History, published by Houghton…
-
Civility
Author Stephen Carter spoke on his book Civility: Manners, Morals, and the Etiquette of Democracy. He focused on polite…
-
William Styron: A Life
Author James West talked about his book William Styron: A Life. Mr. Styron is the author of several books such as Sophie’s…
-
Hand to Mouth
Professor Wood questioned Mr. Auster about his memoir, Hand to Mouth: A Chronicle of Early Failure. The book describes…