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The WellEducated Mind: A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had,Used
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An engaging, accessible guide to educating yourself in the classical tradition. Have you lost the art of reading for pleasure? Are there books you know you should read but haven't because they seem too daunting? In The WellEducated Mind, Susan Wise Bauer provides a welcome and encouraging antidote to the distractions of our age, electronic and otherwise. In her previous book, The WellTrained Mind, the author provided a road map of classical education for parents wishing to homeschool their children, and that book is now the premier resource for homeschoolers. In this new book, Bauer takes the same elements and techniques and adapts them to the use of adult readers who want both enjoyment and selfimprovement from the time they spend reading.The WellEducated Mind offers brief, entertaining histories of five literary genresfiction, autobiography, history, drama, and poetryaccompanied by detailed instructions on how to read each type. The annotated lists at the end of each chapterranging from Cervantes to A. S. Byatt, Herodotus to Laurel Thatcher Ulrichpreview recommended reading and encourage readers to make vital connections between ancient traditions and contemporary writing.The WellEducated Mind reassures those readers who worry that they read too slowly or with belowaverage comprehension. If you can understand a daily newspaper, there's no reason you can't read and enjoy Shakespeare's Sonnets or Jane Eyre. But no one should attempt to read the 'Great Books' without a guide and a plan. Susan Wise Bauer will show you how to allocate time to your reading on a regular basis; how to master a difficult argument; how to make personal and literary judgments about what you read; how to appreciate the resonant links among texts within a genrewhat does Anna Karenina owe to Madame Bovary?and also between genres. Followed carefully, the advice in The WellEducated Mind will restore and expand the pleasure of the written word.
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- Q: What is 'The Well-Educated Mind' about? A: 'The Well-Educated Mind' is a guide by Susan Wise Bauer that helps readers educate themselves in the classical tradition, focusing on enjoying literature and improving reading skills.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Well-Educated Mind' is Susan Wise Bauer, who is known for her work in classical education and has previously written 'The Well-Trained Mind'.
- Q: What literary genres does the book cover? A: 'The Well-Educated Mind' covers five literary genres: fiction, autobiography, history, drama, and poetry, providing histories and reading strategies for each.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Well-Educated Mind' contains 432 pages, offering extensive content on reading and literary analysis.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Well-Educated Mind' is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a quality reading experience.
- Q: Is this book suitable for adult readers? A: Yes, 'The Well-Educated Mind' is specifically designed for adult readers who wish to enhance their reading comprehension and enjoyment.
- Q: When was 'The Well-Educated Mind' published? A: 'The Well-Educated Mind' was published on August 17, 2003.
- Q: Does the book include recommended reading lists? A: Yes, each chapter of 'The Well-Educated Mind' includes annotated lists of recommended readings to help guide readers in their literary journey.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from reading this book? A: Readers can expect to learn techniques for effective reading, how to analyze texts, and how to connect different literary works across genres.
- Q: Is this book beneficial for someone who struggles with reading? A: Absolutely. 'The Well-Educated Mind' reassures readers who may struggle with comprehension, offering guidance and strategies to improve their reading skills.