Most people are familiar with the classics of Western literature, but few have actually read them. Written to equip readers for a lifetime of learning, this beginner's guide to reading the classics by renowned literary scholar Leland Ryken answers basic questions readers often have, including "Why read the classics?" and "How do I read a classic?" Offering a list of some of the best works from the last 2,000 years and time-tested tips for effectively engaging with them, this companion to Ryken's Christian Guides to the Classics series will give readers the tools they need to read, interact with, and enjoy some of history's greatest literature.
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A Christian Guide to the Classics
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ReligionTable of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 Misconceptions about the Classics
- 2 What Is a Classic?
- 3 Why We Should Read the Classics
- 4 The Greatest Classic: The Bible
- 5 How Not to Read a Classic
- 6 How to Read a Classic
- 7 Christian Classics, Part 1
- 8 Christian Classics, Part 2
- 9 Secular Classics
- 10 Where to Find the Classics
- Afterword: Reflections on Reading
- Back Cover
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