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Art of Reading

Art of Reading

Art of Reading

Learn how to make your future reading experiences more enriching and enjoyable with these 24 insightful lectures. Designed to maximize your effectiveness as an artful reader, The Art of Reading brings together concepts, tools, and techniques rarely found together in a single package. Teaching with an engaging and conversational style, award-winning Professor Timothy Spurgin shows you how to approach even the most daunting novel or short story with increased confidence. Whether you're a fiction reader, an aspiring writer, a book club member, or a student, this masterful course will make your future reading experiences more engaging and—most important—more enlightening.

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