On Reading Well

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Reading great literature well has the power to cultivate virtue Great literature increases knowledge of and desire for the good life by showing readers what virtue looks like and where vice leads It is not just what one reads but how one reads that cultivates virtue Reading good literature well requires one to practice numerous virtues, such as patience, diligence, and prudence And learning to judge wisely a character in a book, in turn, forms the reader s own character.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 today as ever, Prior draws on the best classical and Christian thinkers, including Aristotle, Aquinas, and Augustine Covering authors from Henry Fielding to Cormac McCarthy, Jane Austen to George Saunders, and Flannery O Connor to F Scott Fitzgerald, Prior explores some of the most compelling universal themes found in the pages of classic books, helping readers learn to love life, literature, and God through their encounter with great writing In examining works by these authors and , Prior shows why virtues such as prudence, temperance, humility, and patience are still necessary for human flourishing and civil society The book includes end of chapter reflection questions geared toward book club discussions, features original artwork throughout, and includes a foreword from Leland Ryken. Free Read Kindle ePUB On Reading Well author Karen Swallow Prior – kino-fada.fr I received an ARC paperback and read the forward and introduction on June 17 18, 2018.Forward Ryken pp 9 11 Contexttradition of appreciating the moral dimensions of literatureAristotle and Sidney winning the mind Enlightenment modernity decline in moral unityLeavis s The Great TraditionContentliterary criticism example theory return to the great tradition this is only one way of reading a textAchievementgoal enhance literary appreciation and moral life of the readerPrior includ I received an ARC paperback and read the forward and introduction on June 17 18, 2018.Forward Ryken pp 9 11 Contexttradition of appreciating the moral dimensions of literatureAristotle and Sidney winning the mind Enlightenment modernity decline...Liberty University professor Karen Swallow Prior discusses twelve literary works in light of Christian virtues portrayed in each She utilizes other literature, theological and Biblical studies works, philosophy, and classics to reach her conclusions The work is divided into sections for the cardinal virtues, theological virtues, and heavenly virtues Contents include Prudence The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry FieldingTemperance The Great Gatsby by F Scott FitzgeraldJustice A T Liberty University professor Karen Swallow Prior discusses twelve literary works in light of Christian virtues portrayed in each She utilizes other literature, theological and Biblical studies works, philosophy, and classics to reach her conclusions The work is divided into sections for the cardinal virtues, theological virtues, and heavenly virtues Contents include Prudence The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling...As always, Karen presents us with a deeply insightful and moving analysis of great literature and how it applies to our emotional, moral, and spiritual lives Although A Tale of Two Cities is my favorite novel and I loved her chapter on that one which I got to help with a little bit , what brought me to tears was her chapter on Tenth of December, a book I haven t even read yet Which just goes to show how good Karen is at bringing these stories home to us and bringing out their beauty As always, Karen presents us with a deeply insightful and moving analysis of great literature and how i...This was an excellent book it had great insights into classic works of literature and inspired me to want to read several great books that I have never gotten around to picking up And, of course, I like the artwork on the cover and at the opening of each chapter

On Reading Well
  • English
  • 16 December 2017
  • Hardcover
  • 272 pages
  • 1587433966
  • Karen Swallow Prior
  • On Reading Well