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    Drout:Tradition and Influence in Anglo-
    Erscheinungsdatum: 19.07.2013, Medium: Taschenbuch, Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert, Titel: Tradition and Influence in Anglo-Saxon Literature, Titelzusatz: An Evolutionary, Cognitivist Approach, Auflage: 1. Auflage von 2013 // 1st ed. 2013, Autor: Drout, M., Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan US // Palgrave Macmillan, Sprache: Englisch, Schlagworte: Literaturtheorie // Kulturwissenschaften // Mündlich überlieferte Geschichte // Oral History // Epistemologie und Erkenntnistheorie, Rubrik: Literaturwissenschaft // Allgemeines, Lexika, Seiten: 308, Informationen: Paperback, Gewicht: 449 gr, Verkäufer: averdo
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    The Modern Scholar: Singers and Tales: Oral Tradition and the Roots of Literature, Hörbuch, Digital, 278min
    In this course, Professor Michael D. C. Drout traces literature back to its ultimate sources in oral tradition. Drout shows us how works as varied as the Odyssey, Beowulf, the Finnish Kalevala, and epic songs from the former Yugoslavia were shaped by their origins as songs sung - and composed - before a live audience. Understanding the oral roots of these great works lets us see them in a whole new light. From classical texts to contemporary digital media, Drout demonstrates how the dynamics of oral tradition shape the verbal art that makes us who we are. Language: English. Narrator: Professor Michael D. C. Drout. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/reco/008177/bk_reco_008177_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Modern Scholar: How to Think: The Liberal Arts and Their Enduring Value, Hörbuch, Digital, 314min
    In How to Think: The Liberal Arts and Their Enduring Value, Professor Michael D. C. Drout gives an impassioned defense and celebration of the value of the liberal arts. Charting the evolution of the liberal arts from their roots in the educational system of Ancient Rome through the Middle Ages and to the present day, Drout shows how the liberal arts have consistently been "the tools to rule", essential to the education of the leaders of society. Offering a reasoned defense of their continuing value, Drout also provides suggestions for improving the state of the liberal arts in contemporary society. Language: English. Narrator: Professor Professor Michael D. C. Drout. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/reco/007013/bk_reco_007013_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Modern Scholar: The Norsemen - Understanding Vikings and Their Culture, Hörbuch, Digital, 302min
    Professor Michael D.C. Drout of Wheaton College immerses listeners in the extraordinary legacy of Viking civilization, which developed in what is now Scandinavia during the early Middle Ages. During the course of these lectures, Professor Drout explores how these peoples conquered all of Northern Europe, traveled as far as Byzantium in the East and North America in the West, and left a literary legacy that includes numerous works studied and enjoyed to this day. Language: English. Narrator: Professor Michael D.C. Drout. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/reco/006344/bk_reco_006344_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    A Way with Words IV: Understanding Poetry , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 496min
    In A Way with Words I, II, and III, Professor Michael D.C. Drout increased listeners' understanding of the way literature works, of the rhetoric that in many ways defines people's lives, and of the intricacies of grammar, all while maintaining a lively tone that conveys the professor's infectious enthusiasm for the subject. In part IV of this fascinating series, Professor Drout submerses listeners in poetry's past, present, and future. Addressing such poetic luminaries as Milton,Wordsworth, Shelley, and Keats, these lectures explain in simple terms what poetry is while following its development through the centuries. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Prof. Michael Drout. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/reco/002842/bk_reco_002842_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Way with Words: Writing Rhetoric and the Art of Persuasion , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 468min
    Esteemed professor Michael D. C. Drout brings his expertise in literary studies to the subject of rhetoric. From history-altering political speeches to friendly debates at cocktail parties, rhetoric holds the power to change opinions, spark new thoughts, and ultimately change the world. The study of rhetoric not only leads to a greater understanding of how personages such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Winston Churchill elevated the power of speech to majestic heights, but also to a stronger proficiency in using rhetoric in anyone's day-to-day life. Professor Drout examines the types of rhetoric and their effects, the structure of effective arguments, and how subtleties of language can be employed to engage in more successful rhetoric. Drout also ponders the role of rhetoric in our world and the age-old question of whether it is just a tool for convincing people of things that aren't true, or whether it is indeed a force for good that will ultimately lead to truth. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Professor Michael D. C. Drout. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/reco/002061/sp_reco_002061_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    A Way With Words, Part II: Approaches to Literature , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 486min
    In A Way with Words: Writing, Rhetoric, and the Art of Persuasion, widely published professor Michael D.C. Drout embarked on a thought-provoking investigation into the role of rhetoric in our world. Now, in A Way with Words II: Approaches to Literature, the renowned literary scholar leads a series of lectures that focus on the big questions of literature. Is literature a kind of lie? Can fiction ever be "realistic"? Why do we read? What should we read? Professor Drout provides insight into these and other provocative questions, including those related to the role of the text, author, and audience in the reading process. Throughout, Professor Drout introduces the major schools of literary and critical thought and employs illuminating examples from the world's most important literary works. Literature contributes to our understanding of what it means to be human in a myriad of complex ways, and for all those who appreciate the role of literature in our lives, this course proves a wonderful exploration of one of humankind's most cherished pursuits. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Professor Michael D.C. Drout. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/reco/002063/sp_reco_002063_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Modern Scholar: A History of the English Language , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 494min
    Professor Drout addresses the foundation of language and its connection to specific portions of the brain. The components of language are explained in easy-to-understand terms and the progression of the language from Germanic to Old, Middle, and Modern English is fully illustrated - including such revolutionary language upheavals as those brought about by the Norman Conquest and the Great Vowel Shift.One of the most interesting aspects of the English language lies in its variants, such as the "soda" vs. "pop" debate and the place of African-American English in modern culture. These and other dialectual curiosities are looked at in detail and placed in the context of today's world. Finally, Professor Drout examines the future, not only of the English language, but of all the world's languages. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Prof. Michael Drout. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/reco/003370/bk_reco_003370_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Tolkien and the West: Recovering the Lost Tradition of Europe, Hörbuch, Digital, 315min
    The works of J.R.R. Tolkien are quite possibly the most widely read pieces of literature written in the 20th Century. But as Professor Michael Drout illuminates in this engaging course of lectures, Tolkien's writings are built upon a centuries-old literary tradition that developed in Europe and is quite uniquely Western in its outlook and style. Drout explores how that tradition still resonates with us to this day, even if many Modernist critics would argue otherwise. He begins the course with the allegory of a tower - a device which Tolkien himself crafted in one of the most famous academic works of all time - as a way to illuminate how Tolkien's works continue and build upon a tradition that goes back as far as Beowulf itself. Drout's lectures take us on a literary journey that explores Tolkien's most celebrated writings: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. As he brings these works life, he explains Tolkien's technique and themes, which he shows reverberate all the way back though the western literary tradition. In the end Drout shows us how J.R.R. Tolkien crafted literary worlds that the reader cares desperately about and wishes to save. Those worlds, in turn, are allegories for a western literary tradition - a tower - that is worthy of preservation. Language: English. Narrator: Michael Drout. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/reco/005877/bk_reco_005877_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    From Here to Infinity: An Exploration of Science Fiction Literature , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 478min
    Science fiction literature and films have contributed indelible images to the popular imagination, from H. G. Wells's War of the Worlds to Ray Bradbury's Martian Chronicles to the fiction of "cyberpunks". In addition to enthralling readers with breathtaking narratives and dazzling the imagination with mind-bending glimpses of possible futures, the best science fiction asks essential questions: What does it mean to be human? Are we alone in the universe, and what does it mean if we're not? Esteemed professor Michael D. C. Drout traces the history of science fiction in this series of stimulating lectures. From Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to today's cutting- edge authors, Drout offers a compelling analysis of the genre, including a look at hard-boiled science fiction, the golden age of science fiction, New Wave writers, and contemporary trends in the field. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Professor Michael D. C. Drout. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/reco/002073/sp_reco_002073_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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