Bloom, Harold
How to Read and Why
- ISBN 13:
- 9781841150390
- author:
- Bloom, Harold
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Literary studies: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Harold Bloom's "How to Read and Why" is a passionate exploration of the pleasures and benefits of reading well. For over forty years, Bloom has inspired a love of literature in his students, and now he invites you to join him on a journey of discovery and self-discovery. In this book, Bloom draws on his experience as a critic, teacher, and prolific reader to plumb the great books for their sustaining wisdom. He addresses the solitary reader, urging them to read for the purest of all reasons: to discover and augment the self. Through probing discussions of various literary forms, Bloom provides illuminating guidance on how to immerse yourself in the different styles and genres. By reading well, you can experience aesthetic pleasure, increased individuality, and a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you. Bloom's engaging prose and brilliant insights will encourage you to revisit old favorites and explore new ones, making this book an infinitely rewarding and important read.
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