Dr. Scott Masson: Classical Literature
By Dr Scott Masson
Categories: Arts, Books, Education
Dr. Scott J Masson is a Professor of English literature. The videos on this channel are derived from several different sources: 1. His university courses, which cover among other things, Classical literature, Shakespeare, the Bible as Literature, the writing of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, fantasy literature, seventeenth-century literature, and literary theory.2. His public lectures on topics of general relevance, often on matters that could generally be categorized under Christian apologetics.3. Television appearances.4. Radio debates.5. Paideia Today, a popular form of Classical education looking at the great books of Western Civilization (together with Dr. Bill Friesen)6. Occasional sermons.Links:PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/DrScottMasson?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_USWebsite: https://www.paideiatoday.comSubstack: https://drscottmasson.substack.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottmasson.ca/Twitter: https://twitter.com/1cumgranosalisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drscottmasson/
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- Dante, Inferno, Cantos 1 and 2
In this introductory lecture, we observe the Renaissance context and the civic life in which Dante wrote his epic, its theological theme and organizing principle of love, the verbal excellence of his verse, and his claim for greatness above and beyond that of his mentor and guide, Virgil.Uploaded…
- Why You Should Fear Macbeth's Descent
In the third lecture on Macbeth, we chart the degeneration of the souls and psyches of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.Uploaded 12-10-19While Macbeth continues to be horrified by the spiritual consequences of what he has done, his wife insists that he 'think not that way' lest he go mad. Lady Macbeth is…
- Tennyson, The Lady of Shallott
Alfred, Lord Tennyson's Lady of Shallott is a remarkable poem that has inspired other writers, painters, and musicians. It is not only for its aesthetic grandeur but its evocation of perennial literary themes that resonate in a new manner in his age.Uploaded 04-03-26❤️ If you find my channel…
- Milton, Paradise Lost, Book 4
Join us as we delve into the world of John Milton's epic poem, Paradise Lost, and explore the intricacies of Book 4. In this video, we'll analyze the themes, characters, and plot developments that make this book a pivotal part of the narrative. From the fallen angels to the Garden of Eden, we'll…
- Ben Jonson, To Celia; Clerimont's Song; To the Memory of Shakespeare; to Donne
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- C.S. Lewis on 'Fantastic' Science Fiction
This introductory lecture engages with C.S. Lewis's essay 'On Science Fiction', explaining the various types of science fiction evident in Lewis's day, and the particular sort in which he was interested. It is the sort that overlaps with classical mythology, and expresses what he elsewhere calls…
- Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Isn't Homer's | A Literary Professor Reviews
👉 *Click Here to Subscribe:* @LitProf and Join my channel for more perks: https://www.youtube.com/@LitProf/join👀 📒 *Get Your Visual Guide:* https://go.paideiatoday.com/home-503057🗡️ *More on THE ODYSSEY:* https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb0F-klF-bo8*Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Isn’t…
- C.S. Lewis - Out of the Silent Planet, Lecture 2
#CSLewis #OutOfTheSilentPlanet #alienation #scientism #TranshumanismUploaded 24-09-18
- Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Samuel Taylor Coleridge's contributions to the Lyrical Ballads were fewer in number than William Wordsworth's, but their impact was widely felt. They had a huge impact on subsequent culture, even though my critique of it frames it as a form of pantheism in Christian language.Uploaded 26-02-26❤️ If…
- John Donne, Devotions upon Emergent Occasions
Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions, and severall steps in my Sicknes is a prose work by the English metaphysical poet and cleric in the Church of England, John Donne, published in 1624.Uploaded 04-02-26It covers death, rebirth, and the Christian idea of sickness as a visit from God, reflecting…
- The Journey Home: What The Odyssey Reveals About the Ordered Soul
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- #C.S.Lewis That Hideous Strength and the Abolition of Man
A lecture discussing C.S. Lewis's novel That Hideous Strength and the Abolition of ManUploaded 15-10-18
- John Milton - Nativity Ode
John Milton's Ode On the Morning of Christ's Nativity was written by John Milton at the age of 21, in 1629, and was published as the introductory poem in his publication Poems of Mr. John Milton (1645). The poem describes Christ's Incarnation, his birth with his death and resurrection, and with it…
- Tolkien, On language
Explore the fascinating world of language with J.R.R. Tolkien, renowned author of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. In this video, we delve into Tolkien's thoughts on language, its power, and its significance in shaping our understanding of the world. From his love of philology to his creation…
- Why We Are All Living in Frankenstein’s Laboratory
This lecture deals with the Promethean themes in Mary's Shelley's novel Frankenstein. It was originally presented in a course on the fiction of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, but it has a much broader application to the humanities, the university, and the modern understanding of politics in terms…
- Virgil's Aeneid, Book 4 (conclusion)
Concluding the second lecture on Virgil's Aeneid, we look at how Aeneas and Dido are both neglecting their duties because of their impious lust, with the tragic figure of Dido chiefly bearing the consequences.Uploaded 14-10-19Aeneas doesn't correct himself. Zeus has to send Mercury to rebuke…
- The REAL Meaning of the Cyclops (It’s Not Just a Monster)
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- Shakespeare, King Lear, Act 1
Shakespeare's exploration of the basis for legitimacy continues in Act 1, scene 2, when Edmund, the Duke of Gloucester's bastard son, follows Lear's logic and, much like our contemporaries, announces his cynical belief that the social order is entirely arbitrary, with no basis in nature or a fixed…
- The Death of Narrative: How We Lost Our Sense of Time
Explore how archetypal criticism shapes our understanding of stories. Discover why universal patterns continue to influence human experience and narrative structure.Uploaded 03-11-26This lecture examines the development of archetypal criticism as a literary theory, tracing how recurring symbols…
- Milton, Of Education, part 4
Join us as we delve into the fourth part of John Milton's iconic work, Of Education. In this video, we'll be exploring Milton's profound thoughts on the purpose and methodology of education, and how they remain relevant in today's world. Milton, a 17th-century English poet and scholar, presents a…
- J.R.R. Tolkien, On Faerie and Mythopoeia
Explore the enchanting world of Middle-earth and beyond as we delve into the fascinating realm of Faerie and Mythopoeia, as discussed by the renowned author J.R.R. Tolkien. This video examines Tolkien's concepts of Faerie, a mystical domain that has captivated human imagination for centuries, and…
- C.S. Lewis, The Abolition of Man
C.S. Lewis's famous critique of the way that the modern education removes the heart of education, training in wisdom and virtue.Uploaded 20-10-18
- George Herbert, Selected Poems
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- Why Cordelia Refused: The Truth Behind King Lear's Opening
In this first lecture, we observe how the first scene of Shakespeare's great tragedy introduces his grand theme of how power and authority lose their claim to legitimacy.Uploaded 25-10-19We witness an old King Lear surrendering his crown, and bequeathing his power and authority unto his three…
- C.S. Lewis - Perelandra, Part 1
Whereas C.S. Lewis's novel Out of the Silent Planet was modelled upon H.G. Wells' First Men in the Moon, the second work in his trilogy, Perelandra, is modelled upon David Lindsay's work Voyage to Arcturus.Uploaded 27-09-18This lecture concludes the discussion of Out of the Silent Planet, before…
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