Navigating the Digital Shift in Literature

This chapter explores the profound effects of the Internet on culture and publishing in the late 1990s, revealing tensions between traditional literary values and the digital age. Through personal anecdotes, it reflects on the value of physical books and the challenges faced by publishers and authors in an evolving literary landscape. The discussion addresses the need for deeper engagement with literature through a 'slow reading movement' and the significance of critical thinking in appreciating complex cultural works.