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Crash Course: Literature

Season 1 Episode 3: Romeo and Juliet: Part 2

John Green delves into the intricacies of Romeo and Juliet's romance, debating whether it was a genuine emotional bond or impulsive desire. He examines Romeo's swift shift from yearning for Rosaline to marrying Juliet, and how the societal constraints of medieval Verona contributed to t...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 How and Why We Read

1. How and Why We Read

Aired: Nov 15, 2012

In the next episode, John Green dives into the fundamental reasons behind rea...

Episode 2 Romeo and Juliet: Part 1

2. Romeo and Juliet: Part 1

Aired: Nov 29, 2012

John Green explores the enduring themes and literary devices of Romeo & Julie...

Episode 3 Romeo and Juliet: Part 2

3. Romeo and Juliet: Part 2

Aired: Dec 6, 2012

John Green delves into the intricacies of Romeo and Juliet's romance, debatin...

Episode 4 The Great Gatsby: Part 1

4. The Great Gatsby: Part 1

Aired: Dec 13, 2012

John Green explores F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, set in 1920s Amer...

Episode 5 The Great Gatsby: Part 2

5. The Great Gatsby: Part 2

Aired: Dec 20, 2012

John Green dissects the character of Gatsby from F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Gr...

Episode 6 Catcher in the Rye: Part 1

6. Catcher in the Rye: Part 1

Aired: Jan 10, 2013

John Green dissects The Catcher in the Rye, exploring the novel's linguistic ...

Episode 7 Catcher in the Rye: Part 2

7. Catcher in the Rye: Part 2

Aired: Jan 17, 2013

John delves into the iconic novel Catcher in the Rye, examining how author JD...

Episode 8 Emily Dickinson's Poetry

8. Emily Dickinson's Poetry

Aired: Jan 24, 2013

John Green concludes the Crash Course Literature mini-series by diving into E...

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Info about Crash Course: Literature

Seasons: 4

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: YouTube

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary