Isbn: 9781330780121 - the friendship of books: and other lectures (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores how reading can cultivate friendships with authors through their literary creations. The author argues that true friendship and deep understanding of a book are only possible when we perceive it as the work of an individual rather than an abstract entity. By focusing on authors such as Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, and Lord Bacon, the book reveals how great writers make friends of books, seeing beyond their physical form to connect with the thoughts, emotions, and experiences of real people expressed within. This insightful exploration demonstrates how books can become windows into the human condition, offering valuable companionship and a profound understanding of the world and ourselves. 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.…