Many of our groups choose to use readings from anthologies published by the Great Books Foundation:
The Reading and Discussion Series represents some of the most influential and profound thinking of the Western world. The series includes substantial works of literature and philosophy by such authors as Dostoevesky, Freud, Kafka, Plato, and Shakespeare.
The 50th Anniversary Series consists of eight anthologies combining works of classic and modern authors from around the world.
The Great Conversations Series consists of five anthologies of works covering the full spectrum of great literature, from the classics to the present.
The Introduction to Great Books Series consists of three anthologies containing shorter selections from Western classics to short modern fiction. They are ideal for a newly-forming book group or for introducing great literature to younger readers.
The Science Series includes three anthologies (Keeping Things Whole: Readings in Environmental Science; The Nature of Life: Readings in Biology; and What's the Matter: Readings in Physics) containing readings on the sciences.
In addition to the above series, the Foundation has also published many single-volume anthologies, including:
The Seven Deadly Sins Sampler and its sequel, Even Deadlier, each feature selections on the themes of pride, envy, anger, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust.
The Short Story Omnibus contains 39 selections including short stories, sudden fiction, novellas, and graphic fiction.
The Civically Engaged Reader and related titles (including The Will of the People: Readings in American Democracy) invite reflection on civic-minded activities and on the vital connections between thought and service.
Modern American Poetry is a collection highlighting more than 40 American poets.
In addition to these series and titles, the Foundation offers many other anthologies on its web site.