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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,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aThis eBook is taken from a 1913 edition. See also: #3640 taken from a 1914 re-printing of a 1909 edition.
500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-25
508 _aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Alison Hadwin, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Literary Taste: How to Form It" by Arnold Bennett is a guidebook on developing an appreciation for literature, written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the misconceptions surrounding literary taste, arguing that it is not merely an aesthetic accomplishment but an essential part of living fully. Bennett emphasizes the profound connection between literature and human experience, urging readers to cultivate a deeper engagement with literary works to truly awaken their senses and enrich their interactions with the world. At the start of the text, Bennett outlines the purpose of literary taste and its significance in an individual's life. He critiques the common belief that literature is simply a means of social refinement or a hobby rather than a vital pursuit that enhances one's understanding of life. He elaborates on how genuine literary engagement can illuminate the beauty and complexity of the world, encouraging readers to approach classics with curiosity and commitment. Bennett's tone suggests that while the journey to forming literary taste may involve challenges and discomfort, it ultimately leads to a more enriched and aware existence. (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/13852
999 _c55240
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