[Penguin Readers Level 2]Robinson Crusoe is among the first novels written in English. Thanks to its extraordinary realism and drama, it is easily the longest-enduring work of popular fiction in the language. The story, probably based on the Pacific-island ordeal of castaway Alexander Selkirk, was presented by Daniel Defoe as a true account, and is utterly convincing in its topography, action, and character, even three hundred years after its first publication. Robinson Crusoe is a true page-turner: Dr. Samuel Johnson said it was one of only three books he had read that would have been better for being longer.
Michael Shinagel Libros
Este autor profundiza en la novela inglesa y estadounidense, así como en la sátira. Su obra explora la rica historia y evolución de la educación continua universitaria, examinando el desarrollo institucional dentro de las tradiciones académicas. El enfoque de Shinagel implica un estudio meticuloso de obras literarias y estructuras educativas, ofreciendo a los lectores una visión del panorama intelectual. Sus escritos resaltan la importancia del aprendizaje permanente y su impacto en la configuración del ámbito académico.
The Third Age at Harvard
A Personal History of the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement
- 116 páginas
- 5 horas de lectura
The book offers a unique insider's perspective on the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement (HILR), detailing its founding by Dean Michael Shinagel in 1977 and its growth into a prestigious institution. Shinagel, who served as dean for an unprecedented duration, reflects on the evolution of HILR and its status as a national model for learning programs for retirees. His rejoining the institute as a member in 2019 underscores his enduring connection to its mission and legacy.