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ISBN10: 1587435837, ISBN13: 9781587435836, [publisher: Baker Publishing Group, Ada, MI] Softcover Paperback. ? Publishers Weekly starred reviewA Best Book of 2018 in Religion, Publishers WeeklyReading great literature well has the power to cultivate virtue, says acclaimed author Karen Swallow Prior. In this book, she takes readers on a guided tour through works of great literature both ancient and modern, exploring twelve virtues that philosophers and theologians throughout history have identified as most essential for good character and the good life.Covering authors from Henry Fielding to Cormac McCarthy, Jane Austen to George Saunders, and Flannery O'Connor to F. Scott Fitzgerald, Prior explores some of the most compelling universal themes found in the pages of classic books, helping readers learn to love life, literature, and God through their encounters with great writing. The book includes end-of-chapter reflection questions geared toward book club discussions, original artwork throughout, and a foreword by Leland Ryken. The hardcover edition was named a Best Book of 2018 in Religion by Publishers Weekly."[A] lively treatise on building character through books.'"--Publishers Weekly (starred review) An acclaimed author helps readers learn to love life, literature, and God through their encounters with great writing. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 1587435837, ISBN13: 9781587435836, [publisher: BRAZOS PR] Softcover An acclaimed author helps readers learn to love life, literature, and God through their encounters with great writing.&Uumlber den AutorKaren Swallow Prior (PhD, SUNY Buffalo) is research professor of English and Christianity.
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ISBN10: 1587435837, ISBN13: 9781587435836, [publisher: Baker Publishing Group, Ada, MI] Softcover Paperback. ? Publishers Weekly starred reviewA Best Book of 2018 in Religion, Publishers WeeklyReading great literature well has the power to cultivate virtue, says acclaimed author Karen Swallow Prior. In this book, she takes readers on a guided tour through works of great literature both ancient and modern, exploring twelve virtues that philosophers and theologians throughout history have identified as most essential for good character and the good life.Covering authors from Henry Fielding to Cormac McCarthy, Jane Austen to George Saunders, and Flannery O'Connor to F. Scott Fitzgerald, Prior explores some of the most compelling universal themes found in the pages of classic books, helping readers learn to love life, literature, and God through their encounters with great writing. The book includes end-of-chapter reflection questions geared toward book club discussions, original artwork throughout, and a foreword by Leland Ryken. The hardcover edition was named a Best Book of 2018 in Religion by Publishers Weekly."[A] lively treatise on building character through books.'"--Publishers Weekly (starred review) An acclaimed author helps readers learn to love life, literature, and God through their encounters with great writing. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. ...
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ISBN10: 1587433966, ISBN13: 9781587433962, [publisher: Brazos Press] Hardcover New. Fast Shipping and good customer service
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