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Literature

Explore the fascinating world of words, with a wealth of insights and perspectives for writers and language-lovers.

NEW PROGRAM Ancient Writing and the History of the Alphabet

Examine the alphabet from A to Z with linguist John McWhorter and discover what the development of writing can teach us about language, culture, and human connection.

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American & British Literature View All

London in the Time of Dickens
The Great Courses
Experiencing Shakespeare: From Page to Stage
The Great Courses
Old English Literature: Language as History
The Great Courses
The Life and Works of Jane Austen
The Great Courses
George Orwell: A Sage for All Seasons
The Great Courses
Great American Short Stories: A Guide for Writers and Readers
The Great Courses
How to Read and Understand Shakespeare
The Great Courses
How Great Science Fiction Works
The Great Courses
The Secrets of Great Mystery and Suspense Fiction
The Great Courses
Great Utopian and Dystopian Works of Literature
The Great Courses
English in America: A Linguistic History
The Great Courses
Books That Matter: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
The Great Courses
King Arthur: History and Legend
The Great Courses
The Irish Identity: Independence, History, and Literature
The Great Courses

Ancient Literature & Mythology View All

Norse Mythology
The Great Courses
Great Mythologies of the World
The Great Courses
The Dead Sea Scrolls
The Great Courses
Greek 101: Learning an Ancient Language
The Great Courses
A Children's Guide to Folklore and Wonder Tales
The Great Courses
The Apocalypse: Controversies and Meaning in Western History
The Great Courses
Books That Matter: The Analects of Confucius
The Great Courses
Lost Christianities: Christian Scriptures and the Battles over Authentication
The Great Courses
Storytelling and the Human Condition
The Great Courses
How to Write Best-Selling Fiction
The Great Courses
Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques
The Great Courses
Writing Creative Nonfiction
The Great Courses
How Great Science Fiction Works
The Great Courses
The Secrets of Great Mystery and Suspense Fiction
The Great Courses
Becoming a Great Essayist
The Great Courses
Great Utopian and Dystopian Works of Literature
The Great Courses

Linguistics View All

Language A to Z
The Great Courses
Language and the Mind
The Great Courses
Learning Spanish: How to Understand and Speak a New Language
The Great Courses
Learning Spanish II: How to Understand and Speak a New Language
The Great Courses
Learning French: A Rendezvous with French-Speaking Cultures
The Great Courses
Learning German: A Journey through Language and Culture
The Great Courses
Latin 101: Learning a Classical Language
The Great Courses
Greek 101: Learning an Ancient Language
The Great Courses
Biblical Hebrew: Learning a Sacred Language
The Great Courses
Language Families of the World
The Great Courses
Building a Better Vocabulary
The Great Courses
How Conversation Works: 6 Lessons for Better Communication
The Great Courses
Language and Society: What Your Speech Says About You
The Great Courses
Writing and Civilization: From Ancient Worlds to Modernity
The Great Courses
Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths of Language Usage
The Great Courses
English Grammar Boot Camp
The Great Courses
English in America: A Linguistic History
The Great Courses
Decoding the Secrets of Egyptian Hieroglyphs
The Great Courses

World Literature View All

Classical Mythology
The Great Courses
Banned Books, Burned Books: Forbidden Literary Works
The Great Courses
Rise of the Novel: Exploring History’s Greatest Early Works
The Great Courses
The Secrets of Great Mystery and Suspense Fiction
The Great Courses
A Children's Guide to Folklore and Wonder Tales
The Great Courses
Heroes and Legends: The Most Influential Characters of Literature
The Great Courses
Great Mythologies of the World
The Great Courses
Confucius, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad
The Great Courses
Books That Matter: The Analects of Confucius
The Great Courses
Sacred Texts of the World
The Great Courses

Writing View All

Ancient Writing and the History of the Alphabet
The Great Courses
Effective Editing: How to Take Your Writing to the Next Level
The Great Courses
The Secret Life of Words: English Words and Their Origins
The Great Courses
Writing Your Story
Creative Live
English Grammar Boot Camp
The Great Courses
Written Communications: Being Heard and Understood
The Great Courses
How to Write Best-Selling Fiction
The Great Courses
The Art of Storytelling: From Parents to Professionals
The Great Courses
Effective Communication Skills
The Great Courses
The Art of Public Speaking
The Great Courses
The Art of Teaching: Best Practices from a Master Educator
The Great Courses
Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques
The Great Courses
Writing and Civilization: From Ancient Worlds to Modernity
The Great Courses
How to Publish Your Book
The Great Courses
Analysis and Critique: How to Engage and Write about Anything
The Great Courses
Writing Creative Nonfiction
The Great Courses
Building Great Sentences: Exploring the Writer's Craft
The Great Courses
Becoming a Great Essayist
The Great Courses
Heroes and Legends: The Most Influential Characters of Literature
The Great Courses
Screenwriting 101: Mastering the Art of Story
The Great Courses