Susan Wise Bauer is the best-selling author of the Story of the World series and The Well-Trained Mind, among other works. She lives in Virginia.
"A clear guide to educating oneself in the liberal arts through disciplined, critical reading of literary classics.-- ""Library Journal"" A useful resource for highly self-motivated readers.-- ""Kirkus Reviews"" Bauer has crafted a timeless, intelligent book.... A well-balanced, long-lasting reading program.... A brilliant guide on to how to analyze any given literary work--even if it's not on Bauer's list.-- ""Publishers Weekly"" Written in a straightforward style accessible to most students, this readable book provides solid, step-by-step advice on how to read some of the world's great books with discipline and comprehension.-- ""School Library Journal"""