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The well-educated mind
A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had
Book • 2016
The Well-Educated Mind provides brief, entertaining histories of six literary genres—fiction, autobiography, history, drama, poetry, and science—accompanied by detailed instructions on how to read each type.
The book includes annotated lists of recommended readings, ranging from ancient works to contemporary literature, and encourages readers to make connections between ancient traditions and contemporary writing.
It reassures readers who worry about their reading speed or comprehension, offering practical advice on allocating time to reading, mastering difficult arguments, and making personal and literary judgments about what they read.
The book includes annotated lists of recommended readings, ranging from ancient works to contemporary literature, and encourages readers to make connections between ancient traditions and contemporary writing.
It reassures readers who worry about their reading speed or comprehension, offering practical advice on allocating time to reading, mastering difficult arguments, and making personal and literary judgments about what they read.
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Mentioned by Brandon Hendrickson, whose review of it won the 2023 contest.
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