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  • čas přidán 30. 10. 2017
  • Crash Course Literature with John Green is back! This year, we've got a bunch of varying degrees of dystopia to talk about with you, and one mostly nice love story. We've got relatively short books full of big ideas, coming at you on Tuesdays for the rest of the year. Here's the reading list:
    1984 - George Orwell
    The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood
    Candide - Voltaire
    Parable of the Sower - Octavia Butler
    The Yellow Wallpaper - Charlotte Perkins Gilman
    To the Lighthouse - Virginia Woolf
    Macbeth - William Shakespeare
    Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
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Komentáře • 432

  • @camiloiribarren1450
    @camiloiribarren1450 Před 6 lety +131

    Finally!! We get John again. I miss you, especially your puns and academic jokes

  • @thomasjordan2153
    @thomasjordan2153 Před 6 lety +186

    Yes, but when is World History Season 3?

  • @mr.dr.genius2169
    @mr.dr.genius2169 Před 6 lety +334

    Why read books if you can listen to John talking about them.
    But you should still read the books.

    • @guitarwally1
      @guitarwally1 Před 6 lety +5

      I always listen to John, then read the books. Then go back to John and see what I missed

  • @jelai4336
    @jelai4336 Před 6 lety +47

    HE'S BACK
    ITS BAAAACK
    OMAHGAAAAAAAAAAH
    Just made my halloween 17263634x better

  • @farhanahmed2508
    @farhanahmed2508 Před 6 lety +120

    Crash Course, please make a course on Mathematics.
    Sincerely,
    Everyone

    • @mrnarason
      @mrnarason Před 6 lety +10

      Just watch 3blue1brown, he has a series on linear algebra and calculus that are better than any science/math crash course series.

    • @jjc5475
      @jjc5475 Před 6 lety +3

      except me

    • @farhanahmed2508
      @farhanahmed2508 Před 6 lety +10

      Victor P. Yeah. But Crash Course is weirdly unique in its own way. It's much more fun to learn from CC than from any other channel.

  • @Ilianna99
    @Ilianna99 Před 6 lety +20

    YES LITERATURE IS BACK

  • @bishfish7726
    @bishfish7726 Před 6 lety +59

    I'm very excited! You should do Dorian Gray and King Lear next season.

    • @Nbxx186
      @Nbxx186 Před 6 lety +2

      diefacingourfoes Got that leaving cert coming up so Lear is really needed

  • @sophiemontecalvo7503
    @sophiemontecalvo7503 Před 6 lety +24

    YES MACBETH YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    To The Lighthouse, Pride and Prejudice.....
    so excited!

  • @Rejectedd
    @Rejectedd Před 6 lety +187

    I'm surprised there is no Brave New World

    • @FlosBlog
      @FlosBlog Před 6 lety +3

      Rejected would be a bit to much distobia

    • @sophia-helenemeesdetricht1957
      @sophia-helenemeesdetricht1957 Před 6 lety +8

      Rejected yeah, problem with that one is that if you tilt your head and squint, it's only barely a dystopia. Everyone had a job, chemical distractions on demand, orgies (probably another reason it won't be on CC) that are religiously tolerated... for a certain type of person, BNW wasn't inarguably bad.

    • @dross263
      @dross263 Před 6 lety +6

      sophia hit the nail in the head, it wasn't a dystopia as much as it was an ABSOLUTELY totalitarian regime. close, but not the same

    • @2bitgirly007
      @2bitgirly007 Před 6 lety +10

      My guess is because it exposes the dark side within so many "progressive" talking points that so many try to sell us: that technology will solve all our problems, history is problematic and should be discredited, and the state ultimately should be the giver and taker and decider of our lives.

    • @Rejectedd
      @Rejectedd Před 6 lety +3

      I see thanks everyone

  • @justabookholic
    @justabookholic Před 6 lety +18

    YES! 1984 is my one of my absolute favorite books. I read in my high school debate class. I'm so glad that you will be discussing it. I love hearing other people's takes on the book (:

  • @leocelente
    @leocelente Před 6 lety +10

    I was thinking about re-reading Macbeth just yesterday!

  • @DB-ex9lq
    @DB-ex9lq Před 6 lety +35

    brave new world?

  • @lethok4084
    @lethok4084 Před 6 lety +9

    yay john talking about books

  • @Hope-to7qb
    @Hope-to7qb Před 6 lety +10

    YES. BOOKS. I AM SO EXCITED!

  • @yousefdebaz9860
    @yousefdebaz9860 Před 6 lety +7

    Puff level high

  • @robert8647
    @robert8647 Před 6 lety +2

    When I saw the video, I gasped. When I saw the book list I almost passed out. I'm so happy. I'm so happy

  • @SandKeats
    @SandKeats Před 6 lety +11

    I was like "when will he do jane austen?!" And then "woooohoooooo!!!!!" I'm glad austenites harassed him. Great job, people. Love you.

    • @therabbithat
      @therabbithat Před 6 lety

      Two whole videos about finding a husband. Great.

  • @tuskinekinase
    @tuskinekinase Před 6 lety

    Macbeth! Gotta love when John talks about books of the macabre.

  • @AditiSahil
    @AditiSahil Před 6 lety

    What an incredible mix of stories. Narratives that have held their place through decades and more. And newer perspectives that will last for times to come. Specially excited for Austen, Atwood, Butler and dear old Shakespeare! Welcome back, John!

  • @hulk6785
    @hulk6785 Před 6 lety

    Yay! Now, predictions for Season 5:
    Fight Club-Chuck Palahniuk
    Watchmen-Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons
    Fahrenheit 451-Ray Bradbury
    The Blind Assassin-Margaret Atwood
    I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings-Maya Angelou
    In Cold Blood-Truman Capote
    Waiting For The Barbarians-J.M. Coetzee
    Red Sorghum-Mo Yan

  • @josiah566
    @josiah566 Před 6 lety

    "Google's ad tracking software will" inarguably the most perfect foreshadowing to a discussion about 1984

  • @Pablo-Herrero
    @Pablo-Herrero Před 6 lety +36

    What?!, no Brave New World?!!!

  • @stephennootens916
    @stephennootens916 Před 6 lety

    Oh good old 1984 I remember when I read you along with Animal Farm back in high school both of which shaped my view of the world or at least the world of politics. I can't wait to see John's view of it.

  • @jace4002
    @jace4002 Před 6 lety +3

    When a book scares the coolest man alive into writing a song about it(Bruce Dickinson), you better believe it's dystopian. The fact that the people living in it are happy, is what makes it the greatest dystopia ever written. It's at least as foreboding as 1984 - just think of the opioid-epidemic. All the books on the list are great. But you can't have a dystopian theme without Aldous Huxley's masterpiece. It would be like having fantasy-theme without LOTR. Best part is, it has aged extremely well for a book written in 1931.

    • @jace4002
      @jace4002 Před 6 lety

      BTW: I'll still read/reread some of these and watch, but I will still be dissatisfied.

  • @FantashticIdeas
    @FantashticIdeas Před 6 lety

    Can't wait for 1984 and Macbeth AND Pride&Prejudice! These are all some of my favourite books! Bless you John Green!

  • @sophia-helenemeesdetricht1957

    I'm so happy right now. Mythology, Literature, Sociology, all happening at the same time.

  • @xXsolar99Xx
    @xXsolar99Xx Před 6 lety

    I was really hoping for Neuromancer when you said there was a lot of dystopia. Ah, well. The lineup looks great!

  • @alexisn7011
    @alexisn7011 Před 6 lety

    I really love Crash Course Literature with John Green please never stop making this videos :D

  • @amadeus5081
    @amadeus5081 Před 6 lety

    1984 is 100% my favorite book we've ever read in school

  • @Lauren_210
    @Lauren_210 Před 6 lety

    I read 1984 during my junior year of high school, which was over 4 years ago. Wow the time has flew by 😱

  • @MadJunkFiler
    @MadJunkFiler Před 6 lety

    Yes! I'm writing my BA thesis on The Handmaid's Tale. :) And the other books are all awesome too.

  • @HITABikes
    @HITABikes Před 6 lety

    I'm so glad John finished the exercise thing and that turtle book so he can get back to what truly matters.

  • @hirvijanis_5307
    @hirvijanis_5307 Před 6 lety

    I have never been this excited by Crash Course Literature, and I've been very excited every time! That is a lot of excitement!

  • @fredtrunce5931
    @fredtrunce5931 Před 6 lety

    Yay! John green is back! He's one of two people on this show whose voices don't give me headaches. (Dude who did the civics one is the other cool dude)

  • @patrickdoyle3174
    @patrickdoyle3174 Před 6 lety

    Thank you! This made my day. Excited to revisit old books, read new ones, hear John, and see the Thought Bubble.

  • @fangirlfortheages5940
    @fangirlfortheages5940 Před 6 lety

    THE FIRST TWO BOOKS ARE ACTUALLY MY FAVORITE BOOKS EVER

  • @timmcdaniel6193
    @timmcdaniel6193 Před 6 lety +2

    James Nicoll listed "Pride and Prejudice" as #2 on his list "Twenty Core Dystopias Every True SF Fan Should Have On Their Shelves" (The top 4: The Handmaid’s Tale, Pride and Prejudice, Swastika Night, Parable of the Sower). Because of how women are treated, he considers Jane Austen to be horror fiction.

  • @robinhahnsopran
    @robinhahnsopran Před 6 lety

    Ooh, Candide! I sang Cunegonde in the Bernstein opera of that book! On the off chance that anyone at CrashCourse (or just into CrashCourse!) wants a recording of it, I've got some available! :)

  • @binalip1669
    @binalip1669 Před 6 lety

    I used Crash Course Lit while I was in HS English classes now no longer in high school or English class but will still watch every episode of the season

  • @jeronimotamayolopera4834

    GONE WITH THE WIND... BEST NOVEL IN HISTORY.

  • @SandKeats
    @SandKeats Před 6 lety

    I was like "when will he do jane austen?!" And then "woooohoooooo!!!!!" I'm glad austenites harassed him. Great job people. Love you.

  • @Rithene
    @Rithene Před 6 lety

    I saw the list and went to my library to check some of them out. I'll have you know that over a few separate editions of The Handmaid's Tale, there are a grand total of 13 holds. Guess it's time to head to the used book store...

  • @mineola_
    @mineola_ Před 6 lety

    This is the best trailer of anything I have ever seen!

  • @famitory
    @famitory Před 6 lety +6

    house of leaves for season five!
    house of leaves for season five!
    house of leaves for season five!
    house of leaves for season five!
    house of leaves for season five!

    • @sentient8653
      @sentient8653 Před 6 lety +1

      Yeah, analysis of House of Leaves would take the entirety of season five.

  • @audobone
    @audobone Před 6 lety

    I've already read all except 3 of them in the past two years. Excited to hear John dissecting them though! Hopefully I'll learn something new or gain a new perspective from it.

  • @michaelm240
    @michaelm240 Před 6 lety

    We're finally reviewing 1984! Why couldn't it have been before I had an essay in English over it?!
    Keep up the great work Crash Course

  • @jedrzejprzykaza6345
    @jedrzejprzykaza6345 Před 6 lety

    I'm looking forward for 1984!
    And I love you guys overally!

  • @joannemarkov
    @joannemarkov Před 6 lety

    Couldn't be more excited. I've read nearly all of these, and will re-read for this course.

  • @carlosangel3647
    @carlosangel3647 Před 6 lety

    I'm so happy to see Crash Course Literature back. Thank you guys, I love the Vlog Brothers! :)

  • @nicholascalabro7564
    @nicholascalabro7564 Před 6 lety

    Welcome back John Green, it is really great to see you again.

  • @stevenchoza6391
    @stevenchoza6391 Před 6 lety +3

    HOORAY! You're back!
    So when will you make World History Season 3?

  • @sentient8653
    @sentient8653 Před 6 lety

    Excited for the Yellow Wallpaper. Fantastic short story.

  • @KathyTrithardt
    @KathyTrithardt Před 6 lety

    Okay, I've put the first book on hold at the library, since I haven't read it in about 15 years. Will follow suit with the rest (except Handmaid's Tale, because I read that a few months back).

  • @ButtercheeseYay
    @ButtercheeseYay Před 6 lety

    I don't even care what books you do, I am just glad that CrashCourse Literature is coming back

  • @owencutler229
    @owencutler229 Před 6 lety

    John Green makes his long awaited return to Crsh Course. Thank you.

  • @gnranger
    @gnranger Před 6 lety

    I want more Crash Course World History with John Green

  • @LeeMe263
    @LeeMe263 Před 6 lety

    Finally! Pride and Prejudice. I love that book

  • @moshimoshy_
    @moshimoshy_ Před 6 lety +2

    YAAAAY YOU'RE BACK

  • @greaseballjones7705
    @greaseballjones7705 Před 6 lety

    I love so many of these, especially 1984. Let the soul crushing commence!

  • @lm8772
    @lm8772 Před 6 lety +8

    FINALLY!!!!!!!!

  • @crazykenna
    @crazykenna Před 6 lety +1

    Ugh, I felt physically ill when I finished reading 1984, hopefully your take is more palatable. Excited for an excuse to finally read To The Lighthouse!

    • @thatjillgirl
      @thatjillgirl Před 6 lety

      I was so furiously disappointed when I finished 1984. I get that that was kind of the point, but it just made for an unpleasant reading experience.

  • @jeffreybernath6627
    @jeffreybernath6627 Před 6 lety

    LOL at John's last line!

  • @ryanstewart3640
    @ryanstewart3640 Před 6 lety

    Never bothered with the literature stuff on this channel but I love Macbeth, 1984 and the whole dystopia genre in general so I'll be sticking around for this one.

  • @obrien92
    @obrien92 Před 6 lety

    I am BEYOND excited!!! This book list is literally fantastic!
    How do I contain my nerdy excitement?!

  • @SwiftbladeOfTheLeaf
    @SwiftbladeOfTheLeaf Před 6 lety

    I'm so glad to see CC Literature Season 4, but also I spent the last two years studying dystopias, specifically . . . 1984 and The Handmaid's Tale!! I'm so excited for this season, but so hurt it's come a little late.
    Still gonna watch though. And still gonna love it.

  • @mcsmaria28
    @mcsmaria28 Před 6 lety

    0:28, love that book! She’s one of my favorite authors!!! I’m excited to hear your interpretation of it, John!

  • @RagerQueen
    @RagerQueen Před 6 lety

    oh hell yeah. im excited for candide and the yellow wallpaper!

  • @marcusmusings
    @marcusmusings Před 6 lety

    Great Scott! He's back! Will have to do some reading to get ready though

  • @charlesphilips2045
    @charlesphilips2045 Před 6 lety

    And he's back! Can't believe how much I've missed John's dorky teachings.

  • @daniellesloley628
    @daniellesloley628 Před 6 lety

    I actually just read The Yellow Wallpaper in my English class the other. I'm looking forward to your analysis

  • @nazeef7094
    @nazeef7094 Před 6 lety

    i really want you to do crime and punishments. Its one of the best novels ever.

  • @MAFDTTSdeda
    @MAFDTTSdeda Před 6 lety

    Hurraaayy It's back! *throws around confetti*

  • @selinakyle5730
    @selinakyle5730 Před 6 lety +3

    I'm so happy. 😭😭😭

  • @czesarjoshuaobligado9818
    @czesarjoshuaobligado9818 Před 6 lety +1

    Pride and Prejudice has its fair share of bleakness and sufferings

  • @Jiihariial
    @Jiihariial Před rokem

    revisiting this season because I've been thinking a lot about utopia / dystopia

  • @seangadus7446
    @seangadus7446 Před 6 lety +3

    Yes! I am. So excited for this! :)

  • @milesmamigonian4831
    @milesmamigonian4831 Před 6 lety +4

    YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
    YAY! YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY!!!!!!!!

  • @epsbandy
    @epsbandy Před 6 lety

    Really hyped for 1984! But the first dystopia that came to mind was "brave new world"... dang now I want to reread it

  • @MiuLicious
    @MiuLicious Před 6 lety

    I loovveee the Yellow Wallpaper!! I'm so excited!

  • @robertjarman3703
    @robertjarman3703 Před 6 lety

    I almost giggled like a little girl when he said we're reading 1984.

  • @Bluemagedood
    @Bluemagedood Před 6 lety

    Can't wait for John to get back!

  • @AlienBunnyRabbit
    @AlienBunnyRabbit Před 6 lety

    YES! Man, I wish you could get a degree in Crash Course. I'd finally be a star student...

  • @sarahscadden2580
    @sarahscadden2580 Před 6 lety

    Finally! I am so excited for this next season. The line up is good, though I would have liked to see a little more emotional variety.

  • @janeyu2001
    @janeyu2001 Před 6 lety

    Mr. Green! Mr. Green! Welcome back!!!

  • @jasonhancock80
    @jasonhancock80 Před 6 lety

    Yay, a couple of my favorites! 1984 and Parable of the Sower

  • @flos_artinerary
    @flos_artinerary Před 6 lety

    Yaaay looking forward to this. Also future crash course ideas: linguistics or art/music/theater history.

  • @megancser5813
    @megancser5813 Před 6 lety

    We are literally using most these books in my ap language class. How convenient though that the one I am reading and so confused about is pride and prejudice THE LAST BOOK BEING DONE

  • @vlogerhood
    @vlogerhood Před 6 lety

    SO EXCITED ABOUT PARABLE OF THE SOWER

  • @yumihan6132
    @yumihan6132 Před 6 lety

    I'm so happy to see books i've never read! I just got accepted to grad school with one of the greatest university libraries in my country. So excited to start reading away!!

  • @aTron0018
    @aTron0018 Před 6 lety

    Yaaaas! Can't wait to learn me some more books! Although you already have videos on some of these, I would love to see a season on Post Modern literature.

  • @kevind814
    @kevind814 Před 6 lety

    Wow, I was just rewatching some older episodes, wondering when/if a new season would be made, and then this arrives. (CZcams/Google must be using my monitor to monitor my thoughts; at least I got quality content instead of ads :-)

  • @ioanaturcan5702
    @ioanaturcan5702 Před 6 lety

    FINALLY!!! NOW WE WANT HANK BACK TOOO!!!

  • @jadagrisson3549
    @jadagrisson3549 Před 6 lety

    I'm so incredibly happy, thank-you thank-you thank-you THANK-YOU

  • @tomus0n
    @tomus0n Před 6 lety

    To the Lighthouse! I just read that for my literature course and I really liked it. Excited for future episodes :)

  • @MrGoMaster
    @MrGoMaster Před 6 lety

    annnnnndddd it is back!!! Finally i can embrace myself in the thoughtfulness world of literature again.
    1984= re-read,
    The hand maids-tale= have to read
    Candide= oh a eurpean classic...have to read
    The next three are unknown for me...so will John catch my interest (i will see)
    MacBeth= yes i wanted to deepen myself in shakespeare for a long time^^
    Pride and Prejudice = I own it, but somehow never got to it...
    Crash course literature...here i come

  • @featuringfranklin
    @featuringfranklin Před 6 lety

    So glad you're doing Parable of the Sower!

  • @catherinecase1142
    @catherinecase1142 Před 6 lety

    Yay!! I’ve been reading for months in preparation for this. Can’t wait!!

  • @M4ruta
    @M4ruta Před 6 lety +2

    I was hoping for 'We' by Zamyatin, but nonetheless, excellent list!

  • @wanderingrandomer
    @wanderingrandomer Před 6 lety

    I'm very much looking forward to Nineteen Eighty-Four

  • @spf4109
    @spf4109 Před 6 lety

    I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS SERIES!