Lectures on the Harvard Classics

Lectures on the Harvard Classics is a book written by William Allan Neilson, a former president of Smith College and Harvard University. The book is a collection of lectures that Neilson gave on the Harvard Classics, a 51-volume set of books that were selected by a committee of Harvard professors in the early 1900s as essential reading for a well-rounded education.In the book, Neilson discusses the importance of the Harvard Classics and the value of a liberal arts education. He provides an overview of each volume in the set and offers insights into the historical context and significance of the works.The lectures cover a wide range of topics, including literature, philosophy, history, and science. Neilson's engaging and accessible writing style makes the book accessible to readers of all levels, from students to lifelong learners.Lectures on the Harvard Classics is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, the classics, or the liberal arts. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual world of early 20th century America and offers timeless insights into the value of a broad-based education.1914. Partial Contents: History: Ancient History; Renaissance; French Revolution. Poetry: Homer; Dante; Poems of Milton. Natural Science: Astronomy; Physics and Chemistry; Biological Sciences. Philosophy: Socrates, Plato; Rise of Modern Philosophy; Kant; Emerson. Biography: Plutarch; Cellini; John Stuart Mill. Prose Fiction: Marlory; Cervantes. Criticism and the Essay: What the Middle Ages Read; Theories of Poetry. Education: Francis Bacon; Locke and Milton; Carlyle and Newman. Political Science: Theories of government; Adam Smith; Growth of the American Constitution. Drama: Greek Tragedy; Elizabethan Drama; Modern English Drama. Vogages and Travel: Herodotus; Darwin's Voyage. Religion: Buddhism; Confucianism; Greek Religion; Pascal.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.