Thug Notes: A Street-Smart Guide to Classic Literature
Sparky Sweets, PhD
Aug 2015 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Greg Edwards
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Sparky Sweets, PhD, and Wisecrack proudly present this outrageously funny, ultra-sharp guide to literature based on the hit online series, Thug Notes. Inside, you'll find hilarious plot breakdowns and masterful analyses of sixteen of literature's most beloved classics, including: Things Fall Apart, To Kill a Mockingbird, Hamlet, The Catcher in the Rye, Lord of the Flies, Pride and Prejudice, and more!
The series Thug Notes has been featured on BET, PBS, and NPR and has been used in hundreds of classrooms around the world. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or straight-up literary gangster like Dr. Sweets, Thug Notes has got you covered. You'll certainly never look at literature the same way again.
The series Thug Notes has been featured on BET, PBS, and NPR and has been used in hundreds of classrooms around the world. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or straight-up literary gangster like Dr. Sweets, Thug Notes has got you covered. You'll certainly never look at literature the same way again.
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Sparky Sweets, PhD, is a character played by Greg Edwards, known for his distinctive voice, one-liners, and awkward views on social commentary. Sparky Sweets, PhD, is a professor at the school of hard knocks.
Originally from Virginia, Greg Edwards moved to San Francisco in 2001, where he has honed his comedic craft and developed a reputation for socially aware comedy punctuated with sharp one-liners, critical commentary, and his own distinctive voice. In 2009 he was honored with the Dan Crawford Award from the San Francisco Punchline, and has performed at Jamie Foxx’s Laffapolooza, SF SketchFest, and Riot LA. Edwards also stars as Sparky Sweets, PhD, in the popular web series Thug Notes, and currently resides in Los Angeles.
Originally from Virginia, Greg Edwards moved to San Francisco in 2001, where he has honed his comedic craft and developed a reputation for socially aware comedy punctuated with sharp one-liners, critical commentary, and his own distinctive voice. In 2009 he was honored with the Dan Crawford Award from the San Francisco Punchline, and has performed at Jamie Foxx’s Laffapolooza, SF SketchFest, and Riot LA. Edwards also stars as Sparky Sweets, PhD, in the popular web series Thug Notes, and currently resides in Los Angeles.
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