On Readers & Reading
“In an age defined by hyper-connectivity and constant stimulation, Francine Prose makes a compelling case for the solitary act of reading and the great enjoyment it brings.” (Amazon)
An “A” list of writers on reading: Margaret Atwood, J. G. Ballard, Melvyn Bragg, A. S. Byatt, Germaine Greer, Doris Lessing, Edna O'Brien, Ruth Rendell, Tom Stoppard, Sue Townsend, and more.
A bit pedantic, like all of Bloom's books, but well worth the read. His meanders are fascinating and useful.
“...a wide range of responses to the question at the heart of literary criticism: how best to read a text to understand its meaning.” (Amazon) Frank Lentricchia
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