Joy of Reading 210 Fav Bks Pla

by Charles van Doren

Book Overview

"Charles Van Doren has laid a feast before all of us that is irresistible."--Mortimer J. AdlerThis engaging love letter to reading follows the great authors and classics that transformed the world:... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517555808
• ISBN13: 9780517555804
• Release Date: March 1985
• Publisher: Harmony
• Length: 479 Pages
• Weight: 1.98 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great survey of literature

I compiled my own reading list after reading this book, and so far have found Van Doren's opinions to be right on the money. Everything he's recommended has been worth the time I invested. It is also a great way to get some diversity in learning. Most of us raised in the US don't really get a first-rate liberal education- Van Doren's book offers a way to do it on your own. I highly recommend it for anyone who really wants to broaden their horizens.

Delightful...

A warm survey of many classic texts and why each are worth reading. I enjoyed it very much.