(24 lectures, 30 minutes/lecture) Course No. 2567 Taught by Stephen Railton
Samuel Clemens, the man known to history as "Mark Twain," was more than one of America's greatest writers. He was our first true celebrity, one of the most photographed faces of the 19th and 20th centuries. This course explores Twain's dual identities as one of our classical authors and as an almost mythical presence in our nation's cultural life.
Devil May Care is the newest installment in the iconic James Bond series. The book was released worldwide on Ian Fleming’s birthday, May 28. Written by novelist Sebastian Faulks, Devil May Care is set in the cold war, picking up where Fleming left off in 1966 with Octopussy and The Living Daylights. ..
The main characters in this amusing fairy tale are a carpenter, his three sons and a naughty goat that has difficulty telling the truth. This causes big problems for the carpenter’s sons, who are thrown out of the house. Their adventures in the world until they are eventually reconciled with their father make a very entertaining story.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Penguin Readers - Level 3
In 1891, the great detective, Sherlock Holmes, disappeared in Switzerland while working on a dangerous case. Everyone thought that he was dead. But three years later, he returned to England. Holmes and his friend, Dr Watson, had many more adventures together. Three of his most interesting cases are in this book.
