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by Charles Van Doren , Mortimer Jerome Adler

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      About the Book

      No one reads all kinds of books the same way. 'How to Read a Book' is a guide to reading comprehension for the general reader. The author provides help in understanding how to read literature, history, poetry and fiction to name a few of the various types of reading discussed.

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      • Media: Paperback Book, 426 pages
      • Language: English
      • Publisher: Touchstone Books
      • Edition: Unknown
      • ISBN-10: 0671212095
      • Publication Date: Aug. 15th, 1972
      • ISBN-13: 9780671212094
      • Dimensions: 5.51 x 7.95 x 1.15 inches
      • Shipping Weight: 0.81 lbs
      • Categories: and Reading Literary Criticism General Philosophy

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