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Reader's Guide to a Liberal Education

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This Reader's Guide to a Liberal Education is based on Eliot’s “Reading Guide” from Volume 50 of The Harvard Classics. It offers a "guiding hand" to self study in a variety of subjects history, religion, science, drama, poetry and narrative fiction. Much of the original text formatted and updated to be read seamlessly and smoothly on your device. Rather than refer to the volumes of the series, however, the literature referenced links directly to online resources where the texts can be downloaded for free. This allows you to select and study the material in your preferred order, rather than clog up your device with difficult to navigate texts. In addition, extensive footnotes will enhance your learning experience.

161 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 26, 2020

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Charles William Eliot

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Charles William Eliot was an American academic who was selected as Harvard's president in 1869. He transformed the provincial college into the preeminent American research university. Eliot served the longest term as president in the university's history.

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February 26, 2024
Extremely useful for those who bought about half the Harvard Classics at a thrift store and needed both backstory and a comprehensive reading list. I'm very glad this is available on KU, it was very helpful and excellent reading. Short, to the point, and exactly what I needed! 5 ⭐!
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September 9, 2021
Useful

It's a good investment. Many of the texts can be downloaded online for free. Good reading material for high school and college students.
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August 13, 2025
Great reading

Love the links that bring you directly to the book it is talking about, I'm sure I have many classics in my personal collection but this book has links to readings I don't have
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