TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bloom,Harold
TI  - How to Read and Why
SN  - 9780684859071
AV  - PN83 .B57 
U1  - 801.9 
PY  - 2000///
CY  - New York 
PB  - Touchstone
KW  - Reading
KW  - Literature, Modern
KW  - Appreciation
KW  - History and criticism
KW  - Literary studies
N2  - 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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