“Reading, because we control it, is adaptable to our needs and rhythms. We are free to indulge our subjective associative impulse; the term I coin for this is deep reading: the slow and meditative possession of a book. We don't just read the words, we dream our lives in their vicinity. The printed page becomes a kind of wrought-iron fence we crawl through, returning, once we have wandered, to the very place we started.”
Quote by Sven Birkerts
Work
The Gutenberg Elegies: The Fate of Reading in an Electronic Age
This book delves into the changing landscape of reading habits in the context of the digital age, examining the effects of electronic devices on the experience of reading. more
Author
Sven Birkerts
Sven Birkerts, born on September 21, 1951, is an American essayist known for his profound literary analysis and critical thinking, which has had a significant impact on contemporary literature and culture. more
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