Great Books

Season 2

This documentary series examines famous fiction and non fiction books. With each episode, a book's content is explored as well as the times in which the work was written. Furthermore, the nature of the book's significance is explored as well as its impact.
Where to Watch Season 2
4 Episodes
  • Alice in Wonderland
    E1
    Alice in Wonderland“Alice in Wonderland,” by Lewis Carroll, is examined. Included: state-of-the-art computer animation, reenactments and puppets illustrate the story. Also: interviews.
  • War of the Worlds
    E2
    War of the WorldsA look at H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds." Also: a discussion of the author's life by two of his biographers, David Smith and Michael Coren. Donald Sutherland is the narrator.
  • The Art of War
    E3
    The Art of WarSun-tzu's "The Art of War," a 4th-century treatise on war and strategy, and its impact on contemporary politics and business. Included: comments from Gen. William Westmoreland (USA Ret.). Donald Sutherland narrates.
  • Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
    E4
    Adventures of Huckleberry FinnExamining Twain's portrayal of slavery in "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" (1884). Donald Sutherland is the narrator.
 
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