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100	1		_aBloom, Harold _eaut
245	0	0	_aHow to Read and Why
260			_aNew York _bTouchstone _c2000
300			_a283 p. _c22/14/2 cm _fPaperback
520			_aHarold 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.
650			_aReading
650			_aLiterature, Modern _vAppreciation
650			_vHistory and criticism
650			_vLiterary studies
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