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A History of Reading
In this marvelous book, acclaimed around the world, Alberto Manguel takes us on a fascinating exploration of what it means to be a reader of books. A History of Reading is a brilliant reminder of why we cherish the act of readingdespite distractions throughout the ages, from the Inquisition to the lures of cyberspace. He shows us what happens when we read who we become and how reading teaches us how to live. He reminds us that we live in books as well as among themhow we find our own stories in books, and traces of our lives. He shows us how our reading habits have developed over the centuries, and how, ever since humans first transcribed their thoughts and deeds on clay and papyrus, the act of reading is itself a part of being human. Alberto Manguel is a lover of reading, and he brings a lovers delight and enthusiasm to his history of reading. His stories take us across a breathtaking range of time and experiences. From the invention of the reader to Pliny the Youngers first lip-synch in history from the moment when Alexander the Greats conquering army watched, amazed, as their captain read a letter from his motherbut Read more