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Books and Reading

Books and Reading

Noah Porter 2 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

This podcast features discussions aimed at fostering a more comprehensive and elevated appreciation of authors and literature. It encourages listeners to make wise selections of books and adopt enlightened reading methods. The content is based on a preface that outlines these goals.

Episodes

Constantine the Great The Reorganization of the Empire and the Triumph of the Church-John Benjamin Firth
Constantine the Great The Reorganization of the Empire and the Triumph of the Church-John Benjamin Firth Aug 23, 2026 35233 [The author] hopes that the effect of these discussions may lead to more comprehensive and elevated estimates of authors and of literature on the part of those who read themselves or who direct the reading of others, and that in this and other ways, the volume may stimulate to a wise selection of Books and to enlightened and successful methods of Reading. - Summary by Preface
Astrophel and Stella-Sir Philip Sidney
Astrophel and Stella-Sir Philip Sidney Aug 22, 2026 6054 [The author] hopes that the effect of these discussions may lead to more comprehensive and elevated estimates of authors and of literature on the part of those who read themselves or who direct the reading of others, and that in this and other ways, the volume may stimulate to a wise selection of Books and to enlightened and successful methods of Reading. - Summary by Preface
Literary Taste How to Form It-Arnold Bennett
Literary Taste How to Form It-Arnold Bennett Aug 21, 2026 10857 [The author] hopes that the effect of these discussions may lead to more comprehensive and elevated estimates of authors and of literature on the part of those who read themselves or who direct the reading of others, and that in this and other ways, the volume may stimulate to a wise selection of Books and to enlightened and successful methods of Reading. - Summary by Preface
Sonnets and Songs-Arthur Upson
Sonnets and Songs-Arthur Upson Aug 20, 2026 3308 [The author] hopes that the effect of these discussions may lead to more comprehensive and elevated estimates of authors and of literature on the part of those who read themselves or who direct the reading of others, and that in this and other ways, the volume may stimulate to a wise selection of Books and to enlightened and successful methods of Reading. - Summary by Preface
Little Colonel's House Party-Annie Fellows Johnston
Little Colonel's House Party-Annie Fellows Johnston Aug 20, 2026 19481 [The author] hopes that the effect of these discussions may lead to more comprehensive and elevated estimates of authors and of literature on the part of those who read themselves or who direct the reading of others, and that in this and other ways, the volume may stimulate to a wise selection of Books and to enlightened and successful methods of Reading. - Summary by Preface
Devotional Hours with the Bible, Vol 1-James Russell Miller
Devotional Hours with the Bible, Vol 1-James Russell Miller Aug 19, 2026 24691 [The author] hopes that the effect of these discussions may lead to more comprehensive and elevated estimates of authors and of literature on the part of those who read themselves or who direct the reading of others, and that in this and other ways, the volume may stimulate to a wise selection of Books and to enlightened and successful methods of Reading. - Summary by Preface
Underground Railroad, Part 2-William Still
Underground Railroad, Part 2-William Still Aug 17, 2026 32848 [The author] hopes that the effect of these discussions may lead to more comprehensive and elevated estimates of authors and of literature on the part of those who read themselves or who direct the reading of others, and that in this and other ways, the volume may stimulate to a wise selection of Books and to enlightened and successful methods of Reading. - Summary by Preface
Poems-George Murray, John Reade
Poems-George Murray, John Reade Aug 16, 2026 21417 [The author] hopes that the effect of these discussions may lead to more comprehensive and elevated estimates of authors and of literature on the part of those who read themselves or who direct the reading of others, and that in this and other ways, the volume may stimulate to a wise selection of Books and to enlightened and successful methods of Reading. - Summary by Preface
Astrophel and Stella-Sir Philip Sidney
Astrophel and Stella-Sir Philip Sidney Aug 4, 2026 6054 "Astrophel and Stella" by Sir Philip Sidney is a seminal work of English poetry that explores the complexities of love and desire through the lens of a passionate, unfulfilled romance. This collection of sonnets delves into the emotional turmoil and philosophical musings of the speaker, Astrophel, as he grapples with his feelings for Stella. Its themes of longing, beauty, and the pains of love res
Books and Reading - Noah Porter - Part 2
Books and Reading - Noah Porter - Part 2 Jul 15, 2026 14826 [The author] hopes that the effect of these discussions may lead to more comprehensive and elevated estimates of authors and of literature on the part of those who read themselves or who direct the reading of others, and that in this and other ways, the volume may stimulate to a wise selection of Books and to enlightened and successful methods of Reading. - Summary by Preface
Books and Reading - Noah Porter - Part 1
Books and Reading - Noah Porter - Part 1 Jul 14, 2026 34801 [The author] hopes that the effect of these discussions may lead to more comprehensive and elevated estimates of authors and of literature on the part of those who read themselves or who direct the reading of others, and that in this and other ways, the volume may stimulate to a wise selection of Books and to enlightened and successful methods of Reading. - Summary by Preface

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