On reading well : finding the good life through great books / Karen Swallow Prior ; [illustrations b...
On reading well : finding the good life through great books / Karen Swallow Prior ; [illustrations b...
On reading well : finding the good life through great books / Karen Swallow Prior ; [illustrations by Ned Bustard].
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Publisher
Grand Rapids, Michigan : Brazos Press, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2018]
Call Numbers
G 2018/5552
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
267 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Foreword / by Leland Ryken -- Introduction: Read well, live well -- Part one. The cardinal virtues -- Prudence: The history of Tom Jones, a foundling, by Henry Fielding -- Temperance: The great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald -- Justice: A tale of two cities, by Charles Dickens -- Courage: the advent...
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Publisher
Grand Rapids, Michigan : Brazos Press, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2018]
Place of Publication
Michigan
Date Published
[2018]
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Summary
"Acclaimed author Karen Swallow Prior 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. In reintroducing ancient virtues that are as relevant and essential toda...
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On reading well : finding the good life through great books / Karen Swallow Prior ; [illustrations by Ned Bustard].
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Name of illustrator taken from title page verso.
Includes discussion questions.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-267).
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G 2018/5552
Record Identifier
74VKV8XLo23l
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKV8XLo23l
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ISBN
1587433966 hardcover ; alkaline paper
9781587433962 hardcover ; alkaline paper
DDC
028.9
MMS ID
991024189607002626
