Reading And Writing
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A celebrated collection of essays from one of Canada's most distinguished men of letters, Reading and Writing presents Robertson Davies at his most reflective and authoritative. Davies argues passionately for the transformative power of literature, drawing on his remarkable career as a novelist, playwright, journalist, and academic to illuminate what it truly means to engage with the written word. With characteristic wit and erudition, he chronicles his own lifelong relationship with books and the craft of writing, offering sharp, entertaining observations on the pleasures and responsibilities of both reader and author. The tone throughout is urbane and assured, carrying the warmth of a master storyteller who regards literature not as a passive pursuit, but as an act of deep, necessary communion.
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Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition (green boards with red spine detailing visible). Page Condition: Good, pages appear clean and bright. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Firm and intact.
A celebrated collection of essays from one of Canada's most distinguished men of letters, Reading and Writing presents Robertson Davies at his most reflective and authoritative. Davies argues passionately for the transformative power of literature, drawing on his remarkable career as a novelist, playwright, journalist, and academic to illuminate what it truly means to engage with the written word. With characteristic wit and erudition, he chronicles his own lifelong relationship with books and the craft of writing, offering sharp, entertaining observations on the pleasures and responsibilities of both reader and author. The tone throughout is urbane and assured, carrying the warmth of a master storyteller who regards literature not as a passive pursuit, but as an act of deep, necessary communion.
