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Book Review of A Great Idea at the Time: The Rise, Fall, and Curious Afterlife of the Great Books

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Good fun, easy read. Beam is not as impressed with the Great Books as I am, but he makes some good points. Enjoyed the historical background on the set + sequels etc., and also much biographical info on Hutchens and Adler, the primary dreamers and promoters behind it.