The Well-Educated Mind
a guide to the classical education you never had
$53.59
- Hardcover
512 pages
- Release Date
17 December 2015
Summary
Unlock the Power of Reading: A Journey to a Well-Educated Mind
Have you lost the art of reading for pleasure? Are there books you know you should read but haven’t because they seem too daunting? In The Well-Educated Mind, Susan Wise Bauer provides a welcome and encouraging antidote to the distractions of our age, electronic and otherwise.
Newly expanded and updated to include standout works from the twenty-first century as well as essential readings in science (from…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780393080964 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 039308096X |
| Author: | Susan Wise Bauer |
| Publisher: | WW Norton & Co |
| Imprint: | WW Norton & Co |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 512 |
| Edition: | Updated and Expanded |
| Release Date: | 17 December 2015 |
| Weight: | 882g |
| Dimensions: | 244mm x 163mm x 41mm |
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Critics Review
A clear guide to educating oneself in the liberal arts through disciplined, critical reading of literary classics.– “Library Journal”A useful resource for highly self-motivated readers.– “Kirkus Reviews”Bauer has crafted a timeless, intelligent book…. A well-balanced, long-lasting reading program…. A brilliant guide on to how to analyze any given literary work–even if it’s not on Bauer’s list.– “Publishers Weekly”Written in a straightforward style accessible to most students, this readable book provides solid, step-by-step advice on how to read some of the world’s great books with discipline and comprehension.– “School Library Journal”
About The Author
Susan Wise Bauer
Susan Wise Bauer is the best-selling author of the Story of the World series and The Well-Trained Mind, among other works. She lives in Virginia.
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