Author |
Parsons, Frank, 1854-1908 |
LoC No. |
06044130
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Title |
The World's Best Books : A Key to the Treasures of Literature
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Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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Summary |
"The World's Best Books: A Key to the Treasures of Literature" by Frank Parsons is a comprehensive literary guide written in the late 19th century. This work serves to identify and categorize significant literary works and authors, providing insights into the importance of reading quality literature while offering systematic methods for doing so. The book is meant to be a practical handbook for various readers, including students, teachers, and anyone interested in improving their literary appreciation. The opening of the book presents an overview of its objectives, emphasizing the importance of selecting the best literature for personal development and intellectual fulfillment. It outlines the five primary purposes of the book, including highlighting the benefits of excellent literature, guiding readers on effective reading methods, and establishing a foundational understanding of major literary works across different cultures and time periods. Additionally, the text encourages thoughtful selection and ownership of books as essential components of personal education and character formation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
Z: Bibliography, Library science
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Subject |
Books and reading
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Subject |
Best books
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
37795 |
Release Date |
Oct 19, 2011 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
239 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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