Invitation to World Literature is a thirteen part series of videos about classic works of world literature. Each video guides viewers through the themes and nuances of each work. The videos are accompanied by timelines and maps placing each work in its historical context. A text overview and short slideshow about each work is also provided by Invitation to World Literature. Watch the video trailer for the series below.

Applications for Education
Invitation to World Literature could provide students with some good information to support reading the thirteen works featured in the series.