“More people should visit Antarctica, metaphorically speaking, on their own. That is one of the conclusions I have reached, one of my recommendations: explore something, even if it's just a bookshelf. Make a stab in the dark. Read off the beaten path. Your attention is precious. Be careful of other people trying to direct how you dispense it. Confront your own values. Decide what it is you are looking for an then look for it. Perform connoisseurship. We all need to create our own vocabulary of appreciation, or we are trapped by the vocabulary of others.”
Quote by Phyllis Rose
Work
The Shelf: From LEQ to LES: Adventures in Extreme Reading
This work is a personal narrative that takes readers on an odyssey through the author's extensive library, examining a diverse array of literary works. The author delves into the complexities and pleasures of reading, reflecting on the intellectual and emotional impact of each book encountered. The Shelf: From LEQ to LES: Adventures in Extreme Reading provides a rich and introspective look at the world of literature and the transformative power of reading. more
Author
Phyllis Rose
Phyllis Rose is a renowned literary critic, born on October 26, 1942. Her work spans a wide range of literary genres, from novels to poetry, and is known for its profound analysis and unique insights. more