A close look at Nobel Prize-winning Bob Dylan’s life and artistry through five of his albums: The Times They Are a-Changin’, Blonde on Blonde, John Wesley Harding, Blood on the Tracks, and Rough and Rowdy Ways. Convener: John Bradley was an English professor for many years at NIU. He is the author of ten books of poetry, the most recent Hotel Montparnasse: Letters to Cesar Vallejo. He’s currently a poetry editor for Cider Press Review. The NIU Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), established in 2000, is a member-directed group of individuals primarily age 50 plus who enjoy learning in informal, flexible, non-competitive groups and like connecting with peers who share their interests. No grades, no tests – just Learning for the Fun of It. This class occurs on September 14, 21, 28, October 5 and 12.