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A history of reading
Book • 2014
Alberto Manguel's "A History of Reading" is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of reading practices throughout history.
It examines the cultural and social contexts that shaped reading habits, from ancient times to the modern era.
The book delves into the various forms reading has taken, including oral traditions and the shift towards silent reading.
Manguel's work highlights the profound impact of reading on individual and collective consciousness.
It's a rich and insightful study of the art of reading and its significance in human civilization.
It examines the cultural and social contexts that shaped reading habits, from ancient times to the modern era.
The book delves into the various forms reading has taken, including oral traditions and the shift towards silent reading.
Manguel's work highlights the profound impact of reading on individual and collective consciousness.
It's a rich and insightful study of the art of reading and its significance in human civilization.
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Mentioned by David Peña-Guzmán as his favorite book about reading, tracing the history of reading from antiquity to the present.
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