How to Read and Why

This explores the importance of reading well in a world where electronic media threatens to replace reading. The author uses his experience as a critic, teacher, and prolific reader to explore the wisdom of great books. He advocates for the solitary reader to discover and augment the self, emphasizing the restorative power of literature. Bloom's faith in literature's power resonates on every page of his book.

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