On The Art Of Reading
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
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A landmark work of literary criticism and education, On the Art of Reading presents the celebrated Cambridge professor's passionate argument that reading is not a passive act but a disciplined, imaginative craft that must be actively cultivated. Delivered originally as a series of lectures at Cambridge University, the work instructs readers on how to approach great literature with both intellectual rigor and emotional openness, drawing on a vast range of examples from poetry, prose, and the classics. Quiller-Couch argues with wit and eloquence that the true purpose of reading is to awaken the mind and enrich the soul, and he challenges educators and students alike to treat literature as a living conversation rather than a relic to be catalogued. The tone throughout is warm yet authoritative, blending the charm of a gifted lecturer with the conviction of a scholar who believes deeply in the transformative power of the written word. A companion to his equally celebrated On the Art of Writing, this volume remains an enduring and inspiring guide for anyone who wishes to read—and think—more deeply.
Author: Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch
Format: Hardback
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of literary criticism and education, On the Art of Reading presents the celebrated Cambridge professor's passionate argument that reading is not a passive act but a disciplined, imaginative craft that must be actively cultivated. Delivered originally as a series of lectures at Cambridge University, the work instructs readers on how to approach great literature with both intellectual rigor and emotional openness, drawing on a vast range of examples from poetry, prose, and the classics. Quiller-Couch argues with wit and eloquence that the true purpose of reading is to awaken the mind and enrich the soul, and he challenges educators and students alike to treat literature as a living conversation rather than a relic to be catalogued. The tone throughout is warm yet authoritative, blending the charm of a gifted lecturer with the conviction of a scholar who believes deeply in the transformative power of the written word. A companion to his equally celebrated On the Art of Writing, this volume remains an enduring and inspiring guide for anyone who wishes to read—and think—more deeply.