Literary Taste — Arnold Bennett

Bennett published this influential book in 1909, with the subtitle “With Detailed Instructions for Collecting a Complete Library of English Literature.” Chapters such as “Why a Classic is a Classic,” “How to Read a Classic,” and “The Question of Style” assist the reader in acquiring a true appreciation of literature. The volume ends with a list of recommended books, which includes books originally written in English from the time of the Venerable Bede through the early twentieth century, as well as an assortment of Latin works.