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_aBennett, Arnold, _d1867-1931 |
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_aLiterary Taste: How to Form It : _bWith Detailed Instructions for Collecting a Complete Library of English Literature |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aThis eBook is taken from a 1914 re-printing of a 1909 edition. See also: #13852 taken from a 1913 edition. | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2003-01-01 | ||
| 508 | _aPeter Hayes | ||
| 520 | _a"Literary Taste: How to Form It" by Arnold Bennett is a guidebook on literature appreciation written in the early 20th century. The text aims to demystify the process of developing literary taste, arguing that literature is not merely an elegant accessory to life but an essential part of living fully. By emphasizing the transformative power of literature, Bennett addresses the misconceptions many readers hold about literary engagement, encouraging an earnest approach to understanding and appreciating classic works. The opening of the book lays out the aim of forming a literary taste, challenging the idea that literature is merely a status symbol or distraction. Bennett criticizes the societal tendency to treat literary appreciation as a superficial accomplishment, asserting instead that engaging with literature deeply enriches one's experience of the world. He highlights the importance of approaching classics not just for their recognized significance but with a genuine curiosity and earnest desire to connect with the beauty and complexity of human experience they embody. This early section sets a thoughtful and reflective tone, urging readers to engage authentically with literature for personal and intellectual enrichment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish literature -- Bibliography | ||
| 653 | _aBooks and reading -- Great Britain | ||
| 653 | _aBook collecting -- Great Britain | ||
| 653 | _aBest books -- Great Britain | ||
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