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100 1 _aBennett, Arnold,
_d1867-1931
245 1 0 _aLiterary Taste: How to Form It :
_bWith Detailed Instructions for Collecting a Complete Library of English Literature
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
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
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3640
999 _c45687
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