How to Read and Why (Record no. 19462)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9780684859071
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Transcribing agency GESM
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Classification number PN83 .B57
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Classification number 801.9
100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Bloom, Harold
Relator term aut
245 00 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title How to Read and Why
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Place of publication, distribution, etc. New York
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. Touchstone
Date of publication, distribution, etc. 2000
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Extent 283 p.
Dimensions 22/14/2 cm
Type of unit Paperback
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. Harold Bloom's "How to Read and Why" explores the transformative power of literature, arguing that reading, particularly of great works, can enhance self-awareness and provide profound insights into the human condition. While acknowledging the abundance of information, he emphasizes the need to cultivate wisdom through thoughtful reading, as opposed to simply accumulating knowledge. The book encourages readers to engage with literature in a personal and meaningful way, ultimately arguing that reading can be a source of both pleasure and intellectual growth.
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Reading
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Literature, Modern
Form subdivision Appreciation
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Form subdivision History and criticism
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Form subdivision Literary studies
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Koha item type Books
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