Virginia Woolf
How Should One Read a Book?
How Should One Read a Book?
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In this essay, Virginia Woolf celebrates the importance of the written word and how it can have a powerful effect on its readers. First delivered as a speech in 1926, the essay remains relevant today.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2021
Publisher: Renard Press Ltd
Rewritten text:
In the depths of my subconscious, I have harbored a recurring dream, at least in my waking hours. As the Day of Judgment arrives, and the great conquerors, lawyers, and statesmen gather to receive their well-deserved rewards—crowns, laurels, and immortalized names etched in indelible marble—I envision the Almighty turning to Peter and uttering a remark tinged with a touch of envy. As he beholds us, armed with our books, ready to receive our due recognition, he exclaims, "Look, these need no reward. We have nothing to offer them here. They have loved reading."
Delivered initially as a speech to schoolgirls in Kent in 1926, this enchanting short essay by the towering Modernist writer Virginia Woolf stands as a testament to the profound significance of the written word. With a measured yet fervent tone, Woolf skillfully weaves together thought, quote, verse, and prose, creating a moving testament to the power of literature to captivate and influence its readers.
Over the years, this essay has retained its timeless resonance, continuing to echo with truth and relevance in the modern world. Woolf's words remind us of the transformative power of words, the ability of literature to transport us to new worlds, and the profound impact that literature can have on our lives.
As we embark on our literary journeys, let us cherish the written word, embrace its power, and continue to be inspired by the timeless wisdom and beauty that it possesses.
Weight: 50g
Dimension: 176 x 109 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913724474
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