The Common Reader: Second Series

HarperCollins presents a collection of classic books, including "How Should One Read a Book?" by Virginia Woolf, offering advice and insights into the pleasures of literature. Published in 1932, it is a companion to her 1925 First Series.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

HarperCollins is thrilled to showcase its remarkable collection of beloved and essential classics. Whether you're a seasoned reader or a newcomer to the world of literature, there's something for everyone in this treasure trove.

The only advice that one person can give another about reading is to trust their instincts, use their own reason, and reach their own conclusions. This is a profound message that encourages individuals to explore books on their terms and find personal meaning and pleasure in the written word.

In her second volume of essays, Virginia Woolf delves even deeper into the joys of reading. Here, she explores the works of Thomas Hardy and Daniel Defoe, as well as recounts the fascinating lives of Christina Rossetti and Mary Wollstonecraft. In her essay "How Should One Read a Book?" she offers invaluable advice for the common reader, shedding light on the lessons and pleasures that literature can offer.

Published in 1932, The Common Reader: Second Series is a wise and illuminating companion collection to her 1925 First Series. Woolf's enduring appeal and ideas continue to resonate with readers in the twenty-first century, making her works a timeless treasure that will continue to inspire and engage for generations to come.

Weight: 166g
Dimension: 110 x 178 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008658458