Description
We've all heard about the classics and some of us have even read them on our own. But for those of us who remain a bit intimidated or simply want to get more out of our reading, this companion to Crossway's Christian Guides to the Classics series is here to help.
In this brief guidebook, popular professor, author, and literary expert Leland Ryken explains what the classics are, how to read them, and why they're still valuable. Written to help you become a seasoned reader and featuring a list of books to get you started, this guide will give you the tools you need to read and enjoy some of history's greatest literature.
Author: Leland Ryken
Publisher: Crossway
Published: 08/31/2015
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 8.23h x 5.33w x 0.01d
ISBN13: 9781433547034
ISBN10: 1433547031
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Books & Reading
About the Author
Leland Ryken (PhD, University of Oregon) served as professor of English at Wheaton College for more than 43 years. He has authored or edited more than three dozen books, including The Word of God in English, The Complete Literary Guide to the Bible, The ESV Literary Study Bible, and A Complete Handbook of Literary Forms in the Bible. He is a frequent speaker at the Evangelical Theological Society and served as literary stylist for the English Standard Version.