“I often find that a novel, even a well-written and compelling novel, can become a blur to me soon after I've finished reading it. I recollect perfectly the feeling of reading it, the mood I occupied, but I am less sure about the narrative details. It is almost as if the book were, as Wittgenstein said of his propositions, a ladder to be climbed and then discarded after it has served its purpose.”
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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