The Joy of Reading: A Passionate Guide to 189 of the World's Best Authors and Their Works
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Book Overview
"Charles Van Doren has laid a feast before all of us that is irresistible."--Mortimer J. Adler This engaging love letter to reading follows the great authors and classics that transformed the world: from Aristotle and Herodotus in ancient Greece to Salinger and Heinlein in 20th century America. Like a professor whose enthusiasm enwraps his students, Van Doren explains what's wonderful in the books you've missed and awakens your desire...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1402211600
ISBN13:9781402211607
Release Date:April 2008
Publisher:Sourcebooks
Length:544 Pages
Weight:2.00 lbs.
Dimensions:1.6" x 6.2" x 9.6"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Great survey of literature
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I compiled my own reading list after reading this book, and so far have found Van Doren's opinions to be right on the money. Everything he's recommended has been worth the time I invested. It is also a great way to get some diversity in learning. Most of us raised in the US don't really get a first-rate liberal education- Van Doren's book offers a way to do it on your own. I highly recommend it for anyone who really wants to broaden their horizens.
Delightful...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
A warm survey of many classic texts and why each are worth reading. I enjoyed it very much.
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