Why I Read by Elizabeth Lesser
The Serious Pleasure of Books
A lifelong reader blends personal reflection with incisive criticism to explore the deep pleasures and purposes of reading. Through lively meditations on character, plot, voice, novelty, and grandeur—ranging across classics and contemporary works—she shows how books shape identity, sharpen perception, and expand empathy. The result is an inviting guide to reading more adventurously and attentively, celebrating literature’s intimate comforts and transformative power.
- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- American
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- Unknown
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- Original Language
- English
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