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Episode 28: Nancy Kelly on Plutarch, An Interview
Episode 28: Nancy Kelly on Plutarch, An Interview
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24 minutes
Released:
Apr 8, 2016
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Nancy Kelly is an experienced Charlotte Mason teacher who joins us on this podcast to discuss the teaching of Plutarch. You will enjoy her helpful tips and inspiring wisdom. Listen Now: If you are seeing this message, please make sure you are using the most current version of your web browser: Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome "We take the child to the living sources of history––a child of seven is fully able to comprehend Plutarch, in Plutarch's own words (translated), without any diluting and with little explanation." (Vol. 2, p. 278) If you would like to study along with us, here are some passages from The Home Education Series and other Parent's Review articles that would be helpful for this episode's topic. You may also read the series online here, or get the free Kindle version from Fisher Academy. Parents and Children (Volume 2), pp. 278-79 Loomis translation (For Teacher Prep) North's Plutarch (Heritage Press Edition) Stories from the History of Rome Fifty Famous Stories Retold Nancy's Favorite Retelling (Contains affiliate links) Anne White's Study Guides (free online--scroll down to individual Lives listings) Nancy's 3-Part Blog series on Plutarch The Great Courses on Plutarch
Released:
Apr 8, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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