For several years I have used literature study guides by Peter Leithart. I highly recommend these books, especially for mentoring moms. Dr. Leithart guides you through a variety of books and novels as he offers a Biblical perspective on each specific book.
What I like about these guides are the helpful insights Leithart gives in bite-size chunks. He usually comments on a few chapters at a time, allowing you time to sift through the content you have read. At the end of each commentary, Leithart provides questions. Most of the questions have been discussed in his commentary. His digging deeper questions allow you opportunities to think about the readings on a deeper level.
One drawback to Leithart's study guides is the fact that there are no specific answers to his questions. Of course, if you are reading the book with your child like you should, this should not be a problem. It has not been a problem to me, but might be to other moms.
Personally, I have used the Shakespeare guide, Brightest Heaven of Invention, for the past 4-5 years. We usually read one Shakespeare play each year...aloud. I go to the library and get enough copies for everyone and then we take turns reading it aloud. We will be reading Midsummer Night's Dream next week since it will be performed at our local Trinity Fest in a few weeks.
This past year I would not have made it through Ancient Literature if it weren't for Heroes of the City of Man. Dr. Leithart helped me through the Iliad and Sophocles Trilogy.
This year we will be using Ascent to Love which comments on Dante's Divine Comedy. I know it will be helpful to our study and I'm sure any of the study guides will help other homeschool moms.
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Kerry
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