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A History of Reading
by Alberto Manguel

A History of Reading
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Author: Alberto Manguel
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1997-10-01
ISBN: 0140166548
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)

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Book Review: A Book Lover's Delight
Summary: 5 Stars

A number of books about books and reading make reference to a History of Reading as an eloquent source of views, history and insights on reading. All those books are right about their assessment. A History of Reading is truly a book lover's delight, a treasure trove of history, insights, anecdotes and oddities about books and readings. Manguel writes beautifully and in his introduction positions the reader for the feast to come by commenting eloquently on a number of artworks depicting readers at their task. He then moves on to discuss subjects like the relationship between the reader and the book, how reading developed over time, from reading of symbols, to silent reading, to reading out loud, to the idea of private reading, as well as the notion of the "book fool", or what is today known as the bookworm, with all its negative connotations. These are but a few of the subjects Manguel covers in this literary triumph. There is almost no way to do this wonderful book justice in a short review. If you love reading and books, it will captivate you and consume you in its eloquence, erudition, and passion. Don't miss out.

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