Manguel, Alberto
A Reader on Reading
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300172089
- author:
- Manguel, Alberto
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm
- Genre:
- Literary theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Alberto Manguel's A Reader on Reading is an intimate and exhilarating exploration of the world of books. In this major collection of essays, Manguel argues that reading defines our species, seeking narrative in everything from landscapes to human faces. The thirty-nine essays delve into the crafts of reading and writing, the power of literature to shape our identity, and the connections between politics, books, and our bodies. Manguel reflects on the art of translation, censorship, and the role of libraries as "numinous memory palaces". Through his work, words offer coherence to the world, providing a sense of order and comfort. This remarkable collection is a testament to the enduring power of reading and writing to shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
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