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by Cornel West
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ENGL 53.40 was taught by Cornel West in Summer 2017. This course examined the historical philosophy of the towering Black scholar and great freedom fighter of the 20th Century.
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by Charles Altiere
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Lectures on Shakespeare and readings of his best works.
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by Bruce Thompson
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Printer, journalist, postmaster, scientist, inventor, diplomat, patriot, and tireless founder of civic institutions, Benjamin Franklin was the most versatile of the Founders—even more so than Jefferson.
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by John Rogers
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This class is a study of Milton's poetry, with attention paid to his literary sources, his contemporaries, his controversial prose, and his decisive influence on the course of English poetry.
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by Sos Eltis
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New lecture series on Oscar Wilde, his life, his works and his philosophy delivered by Dr Sos Eltis, lecturer in English.
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by Wai Chee Dimock
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This course examines major works by Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Faulkner, exploring their interconnections on three analytic scales...
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by Patrick Hunt
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Hannibal is a name that evoked fear among the ancient Romans for decades.
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by David Talley
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Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content.
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by Catherine Brown
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Lecture Series looking at D.H. Lawrence, author of Women in Love, Sons and Lovers and Lady Chatterley's Lover.
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The lives and works of 13 renowned American poets are interpreted through dramatic readings, archival photographs, dance, performances, and interviews in this inspiring series.
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