A thoughtful collection of essays on reading, memory, and the intimate joy found in favorite books.
This volume gathers Abba Goold Woolson’s reflections on how we browse through literature, how certain volumes become trusted companions, and how our meaning-making changes with time. It spans the pleasures of revisiting beloved authors, the way tiny details—beats of prose, a remembered scene, a favored poem—linger long after a page is turned. Readers will encounter the pleasures and perils of literary devotion: the pull of elder writers whose words endure, the charm of favorite passages revisited in moments of quiet, and the way books shape our imagination and mood. The book blends literary critique with affectionate portraiture of authors, nature, and the act of reading itself.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a fascinating historical overview of the cultural significance of amusements, exploring how various forms of entertainment have been shaped by, and reflected, societal values and beliefs. The author takes readers on a captivating journey through the evolution of amusements, from the bear-baiting and May Day festivals of the Puritans to the sophisticated entertainments of the Victorian era. Along the way, the author delves into the complex relationship between morality and leisure activities, examining how perceptions of what constitutes appropriate amusement have shifted over time. Ultimately, this book challenges us to consider the role of entertainment in our own lives and the ways in which it can both enrich and challenge our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330652411_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 256 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.54 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk133065241X
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 256 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25826596/1
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