I love the quote in the introduction that says this book is for those from 18 to 80. And, being very much a beginner on the younger end of that spectrum, it gives me hope. These books are classics and you don't have to be a certain age to enjoy them.
I first read Fadimen's book while I was in high school. That was around 1965 and the book continues to have great influence on me. I was so intrigued by it's description of Thomas Mann's 'Magic Mountain' that I read it back then and both books are a great introduction to liberal education. And Fadimen's introductions whetted my appetite for many other great books.
I've had The New Lifetime Reading Plan for several years now. It's a wonderful resource. The introductions to authors and their major works are really good. They make most of the books seem interesting. I have other such books that don't do that. I used the NLtRP particularly in familiarizing myself with ancient Greek drama and Asian literature.
I love the quote in the introduction that says this book is for those from 18 to 80. And, being very much a beginner on the younger end of that spectrum, it gives me hope. These books are classics and you don't have to be a certain age to enjoy them.
SMFortissimo 1 year ago
I first read Fadimen's book while I was in high school. That was around 1965 and the book continues to have great influence on me. I was so intrigued by it's description of Thomas Mann's 'Magic Mountain' that I read it back then and both books are a great introduction to liberal education. And Fadimen's introductions whetted my appetite for many other great books.
polycarper 2 years ago
I've had The New Lifetime Reading Plan for several years now. It's a wonderful resource. The introductions to authors and their major works are really good. They make most of the books seem interesting. I have other such books that don't do that. I used the NLtRP particularly in familiarizing myself with ancient Greek drama and Asian literature.
1jbardamu2 3 years ago