“No book, however good, should ever be read as a task. If you do so read a book, it is very likely that you will not only get nothing out of it but that you will have toward the book and its author a repugnance that is unwarranted.”
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The Joys of Reading: Life's Greatest Pleasure
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Burton Rascoe
Burton Rascoe was an American journalist and critic who made significant contributions to the fields of literature and politics. Born on October 22, 1892, in New York City, he passed away on March 19, 1957. Rascoe's career as a journalist spanned several decades, during which he was known for his insightful commentary on American literature and politics. more
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