Project Gutenberg 2004-10-25 Public domain in the USA. 167 Bennett, Arnold 1867 1931 Bennett, Enoch Arnold Bennett, E. Arnold Literary Taste: How to Form It With Detailed Instructions for Collecting a Complete Library of English Literature This eBook is taken from a 1913 edition. See also: #3640 taken from a 1914 re-printing of a 1909 edition. E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Alison Hadwin, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Literary Taste: How to Form It" by Arnold Bennett is a guidebook on developing an appreciation for literature, written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the misconceptions surrounding literary taste, arguing that it is not merely an aesthetic accomplishment but an essential part of living fully. Bennett emphasizes the profound connection between literature and human experience, urging readers to cultivate a deeper engagement with literary works to truly awaken their senses and enrich their interactions with the world. At the start of the text, Bennett outlines the purpose of literary taste and its significance in an individual's life. He critiques the common belief that literature is simply a means of social refinement or a hobby rather than a vital pursuit that enhances one's understanding of life. He elaborates on how genuine literary engagement can illuminate the beauty and complexity of the world, encouraging readers to approach classics with curiosity and commitment. Bennett's tone suggests that while the journey to forming literary taste may involve challenges and discomfort, it ultimately leads to a more enriched and aware existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English literature -- Bibliography Books and reading -- Great Britain Book collecting -- Great Britain Best books -- Great Britain PN Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 253989 2025-07-06T07:15:48.153516 text/html 229748 2024-10-28T20:49:39 text/html 150418 2025-07-06T07:15:55.807486 application/epub+zip 149985 2025-07-06T07:15:51.225565 application/epub+zip 142907 2025-07-06T07:15:49.952508 application/epub+zip 306323 2025-07-06T07:15:59.081483 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 274829 2025-07-06T07:15:54.939471 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 234431 2022-09-07T13:14:11.151318 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 176200 2023-10-06T10:49:44.670187 text/plain 156310 2024-10-28T20:49:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16758 2025-07-06T07:15:59.212440 application/rdf+xml 13487 2025-07-06T07:15:50.481499 image/jpeg 3335 2025-07-06T07:15:50.204496 image/jpeg 139739 2025-07-06T07:15:48.169513 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia