“To read in bed is to draw around us invisible, noiseless curtains. Then at last we are in a room of our own and are ready to burrow back, back to that private life of the imagination we all led as a child and to whose secret satisfactions so many of us have mislaid the key.”
Quote by Clifton Fadiman
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Party of One: The Selectd Writings of Clifton Fadiman
This compilation showcases the wit and wisdom of Clifton Fadiman, a celebrated critic and author, through a diverse array of his selected writings. more
Author
Clifton Fadiman
Clifton Fadiman was an American intellectual, editor, and writer renowned for his contributions to literature and culture. Born on May 15, 1904, and passing away on June 20, 1999, Fadiman's career spanned several decades, during which he made significant impacts on the literary world. more
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