Great Books IV: Modern Literature (Full Course)

from $250.00

Reading a book is an acquired skill. There are tools you can use to better understand what you're reading. Join me for a refreshing and enlightening course on reading the great books for all they're worth!

We will read and discuss key works of modern literature (Animal Farm, The Wasteland, The Stranger, 1984, Letter From Birmingham Jail, Mere Christianity, and How Should We Then Live?) as we practice the techniques of how to interpret the literature.

Recommended for grades 8-11.

You are purchasing a Family License. By purchasing this course, you agree not to share this course outside your family.

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Reading a book is an acquired skill. There are tools you can use to better understand what you're reading. Join me for a refreshing and enlightening course on reading the great books for all they're worth!

We will read and discuss key works of modern literature (Animal Farm, The Wasteland, The Stranger, 1984, Letter From Birmingham Jail, Mere Christianity, and How Should We Then Live?) as we practice the techniques of how to interpret the literature.

Recommended for grades 8-11.

You are purchasing a Family License. By purchasing this course, you agree not to share this course outside your family.

Class Schedule:

-Animal Farm:  3 weeks (Sept. 11, 18, 25)

-The Wasteland:  3 weeks (Oct. 2, 9, 16)

-The Stranger:  3 weeks (Oct. 23, 30; Nov. 6)

-Flannery O’Connor Short Stories:  4 weeks (Nov. 13, 20; Dec. 4, 11)

****Winter BREAK*****

-1984:  4 weeks (Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29)

-Letter from Birmingham Jail: 2 weeks (Feb. 5, 12)

-Mere Christianity:  4 weeks (Feb. 19, 26; March 4, 11)

-How Should We Then Live? (Schaeffer):  5 weeks (March 18 April 1, 8, 15, 22)


****March 25:  Easter BREAK****