EAN: 9781911717317

Bilder-Quelle: averdo

'The best book about reading I have read for a very long time' STEPHEN FRY 'A glittering gem of a book' NATALIE HAYNES A joyful and enlightening masterclass in how reading attentively can change our lives As an English literature professor Robert Douglas-Fairhurst has delighted in sharing his love of reading with his students. Bringing together more than twenty years of teaching Look Closer explores the iconic works of literature that have formed sustained and entertained him from timeless classics like Wuthering Heights and Dracula to modern masterpieces such as Normal People and The Handmaid's Tale as well as children's books poetry plays short stories and comics. It is a masterclass in how to be human. By revealing the simple techniques to slow down take note and bring a text to life Look Closer is the culmination of a life spent reading. This book is for anyone interested in how literature works and makes clear why reading is more relevant than ever in these turbulent times. Funny illuminating and personal Look Closer ultimately shows us how great writing can change a person's life. It is a celebration of the simple joy of reading and how becoming more attentive readers can open up worlds and bring us closer to ourselves in delightful and unexpected ways.

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