A History Of Reading
A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel is a sweeping, erudite journey through the evolution of reading—from ancient clay tablets to the digital age. With the curiosity of a scholar and the passion of a bibliophile, Manguel explores how reading has shaped human thought, culture, and identity across time and civilizations.
This 372-page hardcover blends memoir, literary criticism, and cultural history as it delves into:
- The silent readers of antiquity and the rise of private reading
- The power struggles between authors and readers
- The symbolism of books in religion, politics, and rebellion
- The physical spaces and rituals that define the reading experience
Infused with anecdotes, illustrations, and references from Borges to Flaubert, A History of Reading is a love letter to the written word and those who cherish it.
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- Knopf Canada
- 9780394280325
- September 17, 1996
- Actual Photo
- 372
- L 24.2cm x W 17.5cm x H 3.5cm
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Acceptable: All pages are intact; the cover is intact. The spine, cover, pages and dust jacket (if applicable) may show signs of considerable wear such as marks, wears, cuts, bends and crushes. Pages can include limited notes in pen or in highlighter, but the notes do not obscure the text. May have a remainder mark (usually black or red in colour and is usually a dot or line on the bottom of the book on the page edges).