Bloom, Harold <br/><br/>
How to Read and Why 

 - New York   Touchstone  2000 
 - 283 p.  22/14/2 cm  Paperback 
<br/><br/> 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.  
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780684859071 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Reading <br/>Literature, Modern--Appreciation--History and criticism --Literary studies
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PN83 .B57 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>801.9