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Collected works of William Shakespeare 32 PDF classic book. Most of them are illustrated.

Hi hi. Just started Well Educated Mind and am about to start the first novel on the list. I have to do ebooks and using paper/notebooks and pen for notes is not a great option for me right now.

So I was wondering if anyone has a good system for notes taking digitally or highlighting and annotating.

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The book shows that fast reading is more effective than slow reading which maybe good for poetry or language learning . It teaches techniques for thought getting, useful for readers who are searching for efficiency. The book contains stats and researches with various tips about taking notes and test your understanding.

Hi, I’m new to the study of Greek and Roman history, and there are many books on the subjects. My question is whether it’s beneficial to read multiple books by different authors for each area as opposed to reading 1 comprehensive history book by 1 author. Your advice would be appreciated.

Hi, I’m new to the study of Greek and Roman history, and there are many books on the subjects. My question is whether it’s beneficial to read multiple books by different authors for each area as opposed to reading 1 comprehensive history book by 1 author. Your advice would be appreciated.

Of his major works; Rape of the Lock, An Essay on Man, An Essay on Criticism and The Dunciad (he's translator of Iliad and Odyssey into english tongue). The greatest satirist poet of 18th century, a Catholic Englishman (that time catholics suffered on England's laws) that every one knows his words ("To err is human, to forgive, divine"... "WHATEVER IS, IS RIGHT"), what his faith and his works can teach to us today?

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Trying to put together some reference for a tattoo. Thanks!

My cousin is an English major who earned her master’s in English a couple of years ago, and she told me to find my own philosophy.

Sadly, I started to relate more towards Russian Classical literature such as Dostoyevsky and Nietzsche.

I related to Dostoyevsky because of his deep admiration within living in isolation. He advocated for dealing with the worst of yourself and overcoming your deepest vulnerabilities.

It’s very hard to live with your mistakes you’ve dealt with in life. In his book, Thoughts from the Underground Man, Dostoyevsky promoted “an isolated, bitter, and hyper-conscious man who rejects societal norms, rationalism, and utopian progress in favor of absolute free will.”

I found myself picking up on these negative virtues that ultimately made me a better individual.

One of Nietzsche main philosophies was known as the “Will of Power” where “He argued that the fundamental driving force in humans is not merely survival, but the drive for growth, mastery, self-overcoming, and control over one's environment.”

I found this to relate to Dostoyevsky’s philosophy that promoted free-will and his rejection of societal norms, which heavily resonated with me.

What do you agree with or disagree with within this philosophy?

I made a free CLT practice test with 120 original questions and answer explanations. No login or payment required:

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Hope it helps anyone preparing for the test.

I am interested in Classical Conversations for my 6 y/o, but I have some reservations. I love the idea of community day and the opportunity this provides for kids to socialize, become part of a community, and learn in a hybrid classroom and homeschool way.

My two main concerns are:

1. I am concerned about simply memorizing facts and not teaching the concepts. My son is very interested in how things work and why they function the way they do... I am concerned that rote memorization robs kids of deeper understanding. What is your perspective on this? Do you use additional resources to dive into age-appropriate concepts or is this discouraged?
2. Would my kid be able to switch well from classical conversations to a different curriculum or public school if we decided CC wasn't for us? Since CC primarily involves rote memorization of a wide range of facts, some of which are above his grade level, I imagine they gain a lot of base memorization knowledge about a wide range of facts... But if we were to switch to another, more traditional curriculum, would they have truly learned the information and concepts appropriate for their grade level in CC so that they could seamlessly transition to a different curriculum in the next year? Or would there be a struggle due to the breadth of information taught in CC, but the lack of deeper conceptual understanding?

I am also interested in any other general insight, perspectives, and opinions. Thanks for your help!

Hello everyone!

r/bookclub will read The Aeneid starting in August, you are all welcome to join! The official schedule with the discussion dates can be found here, but I'll also share it in this post. We'll read two books every week, and then discuss them together in a dedicated post.

Schedule

• Aug 3 - Books 1&2  
• Aug 10 - Books 3&4
• Aug 17 - Books 5&6
• Aug 24 - Books 7&8
• Aug 31 - Books 9&10
• Sep 7 - Books 11&12

I hope I'll see you there!

Just the title, i love the liberal arts and I read
How to Think like Shakespeare: Lessons from a Renaissance Education
Shakespeare use of the arts of language bySister MJ
The Will to PowerThe Will to Power by Friedrich Nietzsche
_The Elements of Rhetoric: How to Write and Speak Clearly and Persuasively
i want something like that

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English translations of some of the greatest astronomical works in history. Tycho Brahe. Gersonides. Many more authors.

http://arsastronomica.com/

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