The World's Best Books : A Key to the Treasures of Literature by Frank Parsons
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"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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| Author | Parsons, Frank, 1854-1908 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 06044130 |
| Title | The World's Best Books : A Key to the Treasures of Literature |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Books and reading |
| Subject | Best books |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37795 |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1147 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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