A thoughtful anthology about books, readers, and the act of reading itself. This collection, spanning essays and reflections from many famous voices, explores how books shape thought, culture, and daily life. It gathers ideas on why we read, how stories and ideas endure, and what makes a good book endure for generations.
The selections and introductions in Books and Reading illuminate the enduring value of reading. From practical advice on choosing texts to reflections on the immortality of writing, the volume offers a broad portrait of the literary life and its rewards.
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Some said, John, print it others said, Not so Some said, It might do good others said, No. John bunyan.
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Yet still the author keeps to his old and wonted method of prefacing; when at the beginning of the book he enters, either with a halter about his neck, submitting himself to his reader's mercy whether he shall be hanged, or no; or else in a huffing man ner he appears with the halter in his hand, and threatens to hang his reader, if he gives him not his good word. This, with the excitement of some friends to his undertaking, and some few apologies for want of time, books, and the like, are the con stant and usual shams of all scribblers as well ancient as modern. Commonplace Book.'
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a compilation of essays and short stories that explores our relationships with books. Starting from childhood, the author muses on how certain treasured volumes can become inextricably linked to our own life stories. The author examines the kinds of books that get under our skin and stay with us, becoming beloved friends that we return to again and again throughout our lives. The author reflects on how our reading habits change over our lifetimes and how those changes can reflect our own growth and development. This is a book for anyone who loves to read, a celebration of the power of books to teach, inspire, move, and transport us to other worlds. As the author reminds us, in these pages, the bibliophile finds validation and common ground with fellow travelers on the lifelong journey of reading and loving books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781334880902_0
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Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 398 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Nº de ref. del artículo: 28313533/1
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