On Reading Well

In this thought-provoking audiobook, acclaimed author Karen Swallow Prior guides listeners through a range of great literature, both ancient and modern, while exploring 12 essential virtues that contribute to good character and the good life. Drawing on the insights of classical and Christian thinkers like Aristotle and Augustine, Prior analyzes works from a diverse array of authors, including Jane Austen and F. Scott Fitzgerald. By examining universal themes, she highlights the enduring importance of virtues such as prudence and humility, demonstrating how reading literature thoughtfully can cultivate moral character and enrich our understanding of life and society.