How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading (A Touchstone book)

How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading (A Touchstone book)
Mortimer J. Adler (Author), Charles Van Doren (Author)
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How to Read a Book, originally published in 1940, has become a rare phenomenon, a living classic. It is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader. And now it has been completely rewritten and updated. You are told about the various levels of reading and how to achieve them -- from elementary reading, through systematic skimming and inspectional reading, to speed reading, you learn how to pigeonhole a book, X-ray it, extract the author's message, criticize. You are taught the different reading techniques for reading practical books, imaginative literature, plays, poetry, history, science and mathematics, philosophy and social science. Finally, the authors offer a recommended reading list and supply reading tests whereby you can measure your own progress in reading skills, comprehension and speed.

• Rank: #2126 in Books
• Brand: Touchstone Books
• Published on: 1972-08-15
• Released on: 1972-08-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.20" h x 1.10" w x 5.30" l, .84 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 426 pages

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author charles lincoln van doren author mortimer j adler format paperback language english publication year 01 01 1986 series a touchstone book subject literature poetry criticism subject 2 literary criticism themonsterbookshop co uk in titles description add my store to your favorites and receive my email newsletters about new items and special promotions general interest how to read a book the classic guide to intelligent reading a touchstone book item details title how to read a book the clas