WTAMU Hosts April Great Book Series Discussion

Christopher Marlowe's 'Doctor Faustus' to be explored in classic literature event.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:21pm

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West Texas A&M University is hosting its monthly Great Books Series discussion in April, focusing on the classic tale of 'Doctor Faustus' by Christopher Marlowe. The event, led by Dr. Robert Fulton of Amarillo College, will take place at Burrowing Owl Books in Amarillo and is open to both those who have and have not read the story.

Why it matters

The Great Books Series provides an opportunity for the local community to engage with and discuss influential works of classic literature. 'Doctor Faustus' is considered one of the original stories exploring the theme of selling one's soul in pursuit of knowledge, making it a thought-provoking choice for the April event.

The details

The Great Books discussion of 'Doctor Faustus' will be held at 7 p.m. on April 14 at Burrowing Owl Books's Amarillo location in Wolflin Square. Dr. Robert Fulton, associate professor of humanities and English at Amarillo College, will lead the discussion. The event is open to all, regardless of whether attendees have read the story beforehand.

  • The Great Books discussion will take place on April 14, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The players

Dr. Robert Fulton

An associate professor of humanities and English at Amarillo College who will lead the discussion of 'Doctor Faustus'.

Dr. Daniel Bloom

The organizer of the WTAMU Great Books discussion series.

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What they’re saying

“The Great Books discussion is open to those who either have or haven't read the story.”

— Dr. Daniel Bloom, Organizer, WTAMU Great Books Series

The takeaway

The WTAMU Great Books Series provides a valuable opportunity for the local community to engage with and discuss influential works of classic literature, fostering intellectual discourse and a shared appreciation for the enduring power of the written word.