Any online tutorials for great works of literature?

[franklinstower]

I have been wanting to read some classics of western literature from various disciplines. This level of reading is new to me and I feel it would be very beneficial to have solid introductions to what I am reading before just jumping in. I am talking about a pretty broad range of works from shake-spear to William James.

My interest is just in self betterment and also to more fully appreciate and participate in the western intellectual tradition.

Does anyone know of a good source online that walks people through this level of reading?

 

[Tycho- Taylor's Version]

I would look around online for free introductory courses in English lit. I know Yale has a few open ones but they don't cover as broad a scope as you're looking for.

The Teaching Company has some great courses but you might have to look a bit *ahem* harder to find them for free online.

And if you want another book to help guide you through your books, especially appreciating Shakespeare, I'd recommend Harold Bloom's The Western Canon.