Project Gutenberg 2003-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 368 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 1914 re-printing of a 1909 edition. See also: #13852 taken from a 1913 edition. Peter Hayes "Literary Taste: How to Form It" by Arnold Bennett is a guidebook on literature appreciation written in the early 20th century. The text aims to demystify the process of developing literary taste, arguing that literature is not merely an elegant accessory to life but an essential part of living fully. By emphasizing the transformative power of literature, Bennett addresses the misconceptions many readers hold about literary engagement, encouraging an earnest approach to understanding and appreciating classic works. The opening of the book lays out the aim of forming a literary taste, challenging the idea that literature is merely a status symbol or distraction. Bennett criticizes the societal tendency to treat literary appreciation as a superficial accomplishment, asserting instead that engaging with literature deeply enriches one's experience of the world. He highlights the importance of approaching classics not just for their recognized significance but with a genuine curiosity and earnest desire to connect with the beauty and complexity of human experience they embody. This early section sets a thoughtful and reflective tone, urging readers to engage authentically with literature for personal and intellectual enrichment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.1 (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 Category: Teaching & Education 190229 2025-08-02T08:27:16.172504 text/html 168015 2024-10-19T06:22:32 text/html 139673 2025-08-02T08:27:22.994465 application/epub+zip 141488 2025-08-02T08:27:19.395459 application/epub+zip 134409 2025-08-02T08:27:18.106478 application/epub+zip 277965 2025-08-02T08:27:25.506433 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263861 2025-08-02T08:27:22.262499 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 223886 2022-09-02T10:59:42.818527 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 166480 2025-08-02T08:27:15.620494 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 146725 2024-10-19T06:22:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17202 2025-08-02T08:27:25.653429 application/rdf+xml 13487 2025-08-02T08:27:18.663460 image/jpeg 3335 2025-08-02T08:27:18.352467 image/jpeg 135500 2025-08-02T08:27:16.188481 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