The Library of Entertainment: Handbook by John Chilton Scammell
"The Library of Entertainment: Handbook" by John Chilton Scammell is a collection of literary guides and insights written in the early 20th century. The book aims to offer readers a comprehensive pathway to exploring classic literature while highlighting the importance of reading in achieving enjoyment and intellectual enrichment. Through curated selections and practical advice, the author seeks to introduce readers to the great writers of history, making their works accessible and engaging
for all. The beginning of this handbook presents a preface that emphasizes the joy and comfort that literature provides to individuals facing the strains of daily life. Scammell discusses the significant influence that books have had on notable figures like Abraham Lincoln, stressing how literature serves as both companionship and inspiration. He introduces the book's purpose, which includes aiding readers in selecting rewarding literary works among the vast array available, thereby ensuring that the pleasures of reading are available to everyone, regardless of their prior knowledge or background in literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Scammell, John Chilton |
|---|---|
| Title | The Library of Entertainment: Handbook |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Literature -- Collections |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51248 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 135 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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