“The slight, the facile and the merely self-glorifying tend to drop away over the centuries, and what we are left with is the bedrock: Homer and Milton, the Greek tragedian and Shakespeare, Chaucer and Cervantes and Swift, Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy and James and Conrad. Time does not make their voices fainter, on the contrary, it reinforces our sense of their truth-telling capacity.”
Quote by Wendy Lesser
Work
Why I Read: The Serious Pleasure of Books
This book delves into the reasons why individuals choose to read, highlighting the intellectual, emotional, and social rewards that come from engaging with books. It examines the role of literature in shaping personal identity and fostering a deeper understanding of the world. more
Author
Wendy Lesser
Wendy Lesser, born on March 20, 1952, is an American novelist known for her delicate emotional descriptions and profound social insights. Her works have won the hearts of readers with their unique literary style and deep social observations. more
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