The World's Best Books : A Key to the Treasures of Literature

Name: The World's Best Books : A Key to the Treasures of Literature
Author: Frank Parsons

By Frank Parsons

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A practical handbook that surveys global literature and advises readers how to select, order, and read well. It sets out the purposes of reading, advocates systematic habits, and proposes tests for choosing worthwhile works with attention to the average reader's needs and abilities. The work includes ranked lists and tables of authors and selections, arranged courses for cultivating taste, guidance for children and special studies, and a chronological distribution of authors with historical parallels. Appendices gather notable opinions about reading and list school texts, while shorter tables and remarks offer concrete methods for ownership, proportion, and study.

About the Author

Frank Parsons

Frank Parsons was an American author and social reformer known for his contributions to literature and public discourse on transportation and societal issues. His notable works include "The World's Best Books: A Key to the Treasures of Literature," which serves as a guide to significant literary works, and "The Heart of the Railroad Problem," where he examines railway discrimination in the United States and discusses potential remedies. Parsons' writings reflect his interest in both literature and the socio-economic challenges of his time, making him a noteworthy figure in early 20th-century American thought.