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Professor at Large : The Cornell Years by John Cleese (2018, Hardcover)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like new
- Seller notes
- “As new hardcover with dust jacket. Photo is actual copy.”
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Features
- Dust Jacket
- Original Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781501716577
- Book Title
- Professor at Large : the Cornell Years
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Item Length
- 9.3 in
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Genre
- Philosophy, Education, Biography & Autobiography, Literary Collections
- Topic
- Social, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Higher, Essays
- Item Weight
- 32.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 248 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cornell University Press
ISBN-10
1501716573
ISBN-13
9781501716577
eBay Product ID (ePID)
250393629
Product Key Features
Book Title
Professor at Large : the Cornell Years
Number of Pages
248 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Social, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Higher, Essays
Publication Year
2018
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Philosophy, Education, Biography & Autobiography, Literary Collections
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
32.1 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-012833
Reviews
A fascinating insider look at the mind behind Monty Python and Fawlty Towers . Cleese's lectures are, expectedly, equal parts entertaining and thoughtful., Cleese's observations on human nature and scientific topics stand the test of time.... Fans of the Monty Python sketches and films, the sitcom Fawlty Tower s, the film A Fish Called Wanda ... and more know that he's clever, quick and funny. The Cornell lectures demonstrate those traits as well as his wide range of interests, his expertise in a variety of fields, and his humanity., Brilliant.... As with a really fine magazine that makes you want to keep reading even as one piece ends and a completely unrelated one begins, Cleese provides an appealing sensibility amounting to a connecting thread that makes you eager to see where he'll go next.... It's a delight to learn along with him., Cleese's observations on human nature and scientific topics stand the test of time.... Fans of the Monty Python sketches and films, the sitcom Fawlty Tower s, the film A Fish Called Wanda. ... and more know that he's clever, quick and funny. The Cornell lectures demonstrate those traits as well as his wide range of interests, his expertise in a variety of fields, and his humanity., Cleese reveals a sharp but humane sensibility as well as a wicked sense of humor when it comes to human frailty. What surprises is the depth of his understanding. As provocative as it is amusing--an edifying journey through the mind of a major talent., Cleese is a lively, quirky enlightener, always zipping between--or bringing together--the ridiculous and the sublime.... Professor Cleese, may I audit your next course?, This collection of speeches and conversations with Monty Python alum Cleese is not unlike the man himself: hilarious, always clever, and a little off-kilter., John Cleese is the whole reason I love the British when, frankly, there are so many reasons not to. I went to Cornell in the 70s, and if John had been making these speeches there back then, I would have had a much better time.
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal
792.702/8092 B
Table Of Content
Introduction: Stephen J. Ceci 1. Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind: JOHN CLEESE ? APRIL 4, 1999 2. Screenwriting Seminar: JOHN CLEESE AND BILL GOLDMAN ? OCTOBER 14, 2000 3. Sermon at Sage Chapel: JOHN CLEESE ? APRIL 22, 2001 4. The Human Face: JOHN CLEESE AND STEPHEN J. CECI ? APRIL 28, 2001 5. What Is Religion? Musings on Life of Brian : JOHN CLEESE ? OCTOBER 22, 2004 6. Creativity, Group Dynamics, and Celebrity: JOHN CLEESE AND BETA MANNIX ? APRIL 19, 2009 7. A Conversation with John Cleese: JOHN CLEESE AND DEAN JOHN SMITH ? SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 Index
Synopsis
And now for something completely different. Professor at Large features beloved English comedian and actor John Cleese in the role of Ivy League professor at Cornell University. His almost twenty years as professor-at-large has led to many talks, essays, and lectures on campus. This collection of the very best moments from Cleese under his..., And now for something completely different. Professor at Large features beloved English comedian and actor John Cleese in the role of Ivy League professor at Cornell University. His almost twenty years as professor-at-large has led to many talks, essays, and lectures on campus. This collection of the very best moments from Cleese under his mortarboard provides a unique view of his endless pursuit of intellectual discovery across a range of topics. Since 1999, Cleese has provided Cornell students and local citizens with his ideas on everything from scriptwriting to psychology, religion to hotel management, and wine to medicine. His incredibly popular events and classes--including talks, workshops, and an analysis of A Fish Called Wanda and The Life of Brian --draw hundreds of people. He has given a sermon at Sage Chapel, narrated Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf with the Cornell Chamber Orchestra, conducted a class on script writing, and lectured on psychology and human development. Each time Cleese has visited the campus in Ithaca, NY, he held a public presentation, attended and or lectured in classes, and met privately with researchers. From the archives of these visits, Professor at Large includes an interview with screenwriter William Goldman, a lecture about creativity entitled, "Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind," talks about Professor at Large and The Life of Brian , a discussion of facial recognition, and Cleese's musings on group dynamics with business students and faculty. Professor at Large provides a window into the workings of John Cleese's scholarly mind, showcasing the wit and intelligence that have driven his career as a comedian, while demonstrating his knack of pinpointing the essence of humans and human problems. His genius on the screen has long been lauded; now his academic chops get their moment in the spotlight, too., And now for something completely different. Professor at Large features beloved English comedian and actor John Cleese in the role of ivy league professor at Cornell University. His almost twenty years as professor-at-large has led to many talks, essays, and lectures on campus. This collection of the very best moments from Cleese under his mortarboard provides a unique view of his endless pursuit of intellectual discovery across a range of topics. Since 1999, Cleese has provided Cornell students and local citizens with his ideas on everything from scriptwriting to psychology, religion to hotel management, and wine to medicine. His incredibly popular events and classes--including talks, workshops, and an analysis of A Fish Called Wanda and The Life of Brian --draw hundreds of people. He has given a sermon at Sage Chapel, narrated Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf with the Cornell Chamber Orchestra, conducted a class on script writing, and lectured on psychology and human development. Each time Cleese has visited the campus in Ithaca, NY, he held a public presentation, attended and or lectured in classes, and met privately with researchers. From the archives of these visits, Professor at Large includes an interview with screenwriter William Goldman, a lecture about creativity entitled, "Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind," talks about Professor at Large and The Life of Brian , a discussion of facial recognition, and Cleese's musings on group dynamics with business students and faculty. Professor at Large provides a window into the workings of John Cleese's scholarly mind, showcasing the wit and intelligence that have driven his career as a comedian, while demonstrating his knack of pinpointing the essence of humans and human problems. His genius on the screen has long been lauded; now his academic chops get their moment in the spotlight, too., And now for something completely different. Professor at Large features beloved English comedian and actor John Cleese in the role of Ivy League professor at Cornell University. His almost twenty years as professor-at-large has led to many talks, essays, and lectures on campus. This collection of the very best moments from Cleese under his mortarboard provides a unique view of his endless pursuit of intellectual discovery across a range of topics. Since 1999, Cleese has provided Cornell students and local citizens with his ideas on everything from scriptwriting to psychology, religion to hotel management, and wine to medicine. His incredibly popular events and classes?including talks, workshops, and an analysis of A Fish Called Wanda and The Life of Brian ?draw hundreds of people. He has given a sermon at Sage Chapel, narrated Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf with the Cornell Chamber Orchestra, conducted a class on script writing, and lectured on psychology and human development. Each time Cleese has visited the campus in Ithaca, NY, he held a public presentation, attended and or lectured in classes, and met privately with researchers. From the archives of these visits, Professor at Large includes an interview with screenwriter William Goldman, a lecture about creativity entitled, "Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind," talks about Professor at Large and The Life of Brian , a discussion of facial recognition, and Cleese's musings on group dynamics with business students and faculty. Professor at Large provides a window into the workings of John Cleese's scholarly mind, showcasing the wit and intelligence that have driven his career as a comedian, while demonstrating his knack of pinpointing the essence of humans and human problems. His genius on the screen has long been lauded; now his academic chops get their moment in the spotlight, too.
LC Classification Number
PN2598.C47A5 2018
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- 14 May, 2024
The one lecture I was hoping was contained was one Cleese did on W.C. Fields at Cornell. Unfortunately, that lecture was not included, but the rest of
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