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How to Read and Why

Harold Bloom talked about his book, How to Read and Why, published by Scribner. The book focused on the reading of many different genres, sa… read more

Harold Bloom talked about his book, How to Read and Why, published by Scribner. The book focused on the reading of many different genres, saying that books should be read slowly and with love, and should be reread many times, preferably aloud. He also talked about his personal and professional life. close

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Program ID:
157968-1
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Booknotes
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Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Sep 03, 2000 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jun 16, 2007 | 6:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Sep 03, 2000 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 03, 2000 | 11:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 04, 2000 | 6:00am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 01, 2001 | 7:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 02, 2001 | 11:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 16, 2007 | 6:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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