“Few people ask from books what books can give us. Most commonly we come to books with blurred and divided minds, asking of fiction that it shall be true, of poetry that it shall be false, of biography that it shall be flattering, of history that it shall enforce our own prejudices. If we could banish all such preconceptions when we read, that would be an admirable beginning.”
Quote by Virginia Woolf
Work
ON READING: Le plaisir de lire
This book delves into the profound and personal experience of reading, analyzing its role in shaping one's thoughts and emotions. It explores the pleasure derived from engaging with literature and the transformative power of reading on the individual. more
Author
Virginia Woolf
British modernist writer, known for her unique narrative techniques and profound portrayal of female experience. Her works include 'To the Lighthouse' and 'Mrs. Dalloway'. more
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