On the Art of Reading by Arthur Quiller-Couch Hardcover Book
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On the Art of Reading by Arthur Quiller-Couch Hardcover Book. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. On the Art of Reading by Arthur Quiller-Couch. Author Arthur Quiller-Couch. On the Art of Reading by Arthur Quiller-Couch Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description "On the Art of Reading" is a profound and engaging exploration of the relationship between the reader and the written word. Based on a series of lectures delivered at the University of Cambridge, Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch offers a spirited defense of reading as a vital, creative, and transformative act. Rather than treating literature as a static subject for dry academic analysis, the author presents it as a living experience that requires active engagement, imaginative sympathy, and personal work delves into various aspects of literacy and literary appreciation, ranging from the importance of children's reading to the enduring influence of the English Bible on prose style. With wit and scholarly insight, Quiller-Couch argues that the true purpose of reading is to cultivate the human spirit and foster a deeper understanding of the world. He advocates for a humanist approach to education that prioritizes the joy of the text over mere technical proficiency. "On the Art of Reading" remains an essential guide for students, teachers, and bibliophiles alike, offering timeless wisdom on how to approach books as a lifelong practice of intellectual and emotional work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Details ISBN 1025378539 ISBN-13 9781025378534 Title On the Art of Reading Author Arthur Quiller-Couch Format Hardcover Year 2026 Pages 238 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178637476; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
