# Great books explained

> James Payne, of the Great Art Explained fame, launches a new youtube channel for present literary masterpieces in 15 minutes

- URL: https://workingbruno.com/notes/20231020-great-books-explained/
- Published: 2023-10-20
- Tags: reading, video, art

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It's always exhilarating for a bibliophile to stumble upon captivating content related to literature, books, or a combination of both.

Such is the case with James Payne's recently launched YouTube channel, titled ["Great Books Explained"](https://www.youtube.com/@greatbooksexplained371). This channel follows in the footsteps of the notorious ["Great Art Explained"](https://www.youtube.com/@greatbooksexplained371) known for its approachable presentations of notable paintings and sculptures, delivered in a language free from the jargon of the art world.

"Great Books Explained" shares a common objective with its artistic counterpart, as James Payne articulates: _"Fifteen minutes, clear and concise language, devoid of outlandish theories—just a genuine passion for books and the joy of reading."_

[Video: Ulysses by James Joyce: Great Books Explained](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EblOaE1wNU)

The inaugural video, delving into James Joyce's literary masterpiece, "Ulysses," has recently been released, promising a thoughtful exploration of this iconic work.