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Day 50 - Harvard Classics - 90 Day Challenge




Jul 19: Raleigh's DISCOVERY OF GUIANA

She Wanted Heroes All to Herself

The famous gallant who spread his gorgeous cloak so the dainty
slipper of his queen would be unspotted, soon lost the high favor
this action won for him. In spite of his glorious voyages, Raleigh
condemned himself when he fell in love with another woman.

Read from Raleigh's DISCOVERY OF GUIANA .....  Vol. 33, pp. 311-320


Jul 20: Bunyan's PILGRIM'S PROGRESS

A Cobbler in Jail

John Bunyan, imprisoned for preaching without a license, gave
to the world "Pilgrim's Progress," the greatest allegory in any
language, second only to the Bible.

Read from Bunyan's PILGRIM'S PROGRESS .......   Vol. 15, pp. 59-69


Jul 21: BURNS' POEMS

Scotland's Own Poet

The songs of Burns are the links, the watchwords, the symbols
of the Scots. He is the last of the ballad singers. In his works
are preserved the best songs of his people.

Read from BURNS' POEMS .......................   Vol. 6, pp. 70-79


Jul 22: Homer's ODYSSEY

Trapped in a Cave with a Frenzied Giant

Odysseus was wrecked with his men on an island inhabited
by one-eyed giants. Trapped in the cave of a giant who gobbled
up some of the crew for supper, the cunning Odysseus blinded
the giant and rescued the survivors of his crew.

Read from Homer's ODYSSEY ...................  Vol. 22, pp. 120-129