“We live in an age of science and of abundance. The care and reverence for books as such, proper to an age when no book was duplicated until someone took the pains to copy it out by hand, is obviously no longer suited to ’the needs of society’, or to the conservation of learning. The weeder is supremely needed if the Garden of the Muses is to persist as a garden.”
This book delves into the art of reading, offering insights into how to understand and appreciate literature. It covers various aspects of reading, including comprehension strategies, analysis techniques, and the appreciation of different literary forms. more
Ezra Pound was an American poet, literary critic, and economist. Born on October 30, 1885, and passing away on November 1, 1972, he is regarded as one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. Known for his work in the Imagist movement and his extensive contributions to literature, Pound played a pivotal role in shaping modern poetry. more
“Our prejudices are like physical infirmities — we cannot do what they prevent us from doing.”
“It needs to become as easy to get hold of a condom in a poor country as Coca-Cola.”