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Bound to Please: An Extraordinary One-Volume Literary EducationSurveying the dizzying universe of classic books, Michael Dirda, the Pulitzer Prize winning literary essayist, proves himself to be one of the most engaging critics of our time and great fun to read. Opening with an impassioned critique of modern reading habits, he then presents many of the great, and idiosyncratic, writers he loves most. In this showcase of one hundred of the world's most astonishing books, Dirda covers a remarkable range of
Surveying the dizzying universe of classic books, Michael Dirda, the Pulitzer Prize-winning literary essayist, proves himself to be one of the most engaging critics of our time and great fun to read. Opening with an impassioned critique of modern reading habits, he then presents many of the great, and idiosyncratic, writers he loves most. In this showcase of one hundred of the world's most astonishing books, Dirda covers a remarkable range of literature, including popular genres such as the detective novel and ghost story, while never neglecting the deeper satisfactions of sometimes overlooked classics. Short-listed for the "Los Angeles Times" Book Award for criticism, "Bound to Please" is a glorious celebration of just how much fun reading can be."Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 05/01/2007
ISBN: 9780393329636
Pages: 560
Weight: 1.72lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.58w x 1.46d
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★★★★★ 4
My 2.5 year old loves the illustrations
This is a sweet story with really interesting visuals. My daughter loves looking at all the details on the pages and talking about the colors, and designs, etc. as we move through the story. Very sweet.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2020
★★★★★ 5
A Favorite
This book was one of my favorites and was also a favorite of my son. Can't go wrong with this author and the books are beautifully illustrated.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Excelente!!
A mi niño le encanta
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Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2025
★★★★★ 5
got it
Format: Hardcover
got it when i was supposed to but can't review it anymore as it was a gift. it would be nice to just be able to star something & not HAVE TO write 20 words.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2013
★★★★★ 5
Great gift!
Format: Hardcover
Really nice quality, good illustrations. My boyfriend loved it.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2016