Description: On Reading Well Finding the Good Life through Great Books by Karen Swallow Prior ★ Publishers Weekly starred review A Best Book of 2018 in Religion, Publishers Weekly Reading great literature well has the power to cultivate virtue, says acclaimed author Karen Swallow Prior. In this book, she takes readers on a guided tour through works of great literature both ancient and modern, exploring twelve virtues that philosophers and theologians throughout history have identified as most essential for good character and the good life. Covering authors from Henry Fielding to Cormac McCarthy, Jane Austen to George Saunders, and Flannery O'Connor to F. Scott Fitzgerald, Prior explores some of the most compelling universal themes found in the pages of classic books, helping readers learn to love life, literature, and God through their encounters with great writing. The book includes end-of-chapter reflection questions geared toward book club discussions, original artwork throughout, and a foreword by Leland Ryken. The hardcover edition was named a Best Book of 2018 in Religion by Publishers Weekly. This 267-page hardcover is in like-new condition with all pages crisp, clean, and sturdily bound; the dust jacket has done a marvelous job protecting the book. The only wear the jacket shows is a "wavy" place beneath the author's name. Lots of photos provided to give you an idea of its content.I'm listing MANY more books and I'm happy to combine shipping!!! I normally mail ON the day I receive payment if it's received before 1 p.m. central time, and the next day if it's later than 1. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please take a look at my other offerings; I'm listing MANY school books (and others) and I'm happy to combine shipping. All items from a smoke-free, pet-free home. Thanks so much for your time!
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Location: Ada, Oklahoma
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Restocking Fee: 10%
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Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Book Title: On Reading Well : Finding the Good Life Through Great Books
Publisher: Brazos Press
Item Length: 8.8 in
Publication Year: 2018
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Illustrator: Yes
Author: Karen Swallow Prior
Features: Dust Jacket
Genre: Literary Criticism, Religion
Topic: Christian Life / General, Books & Reading, Christianity / Literature & the Arts
Item Width: 5.8 in
Number of Pages: 267 Pages
