LikedThese are just short snackable essays about his love of reading. And there's some really surprising influences on Proust's life on his writing and on his on his life.
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Days of Reading (2008)
Creators: Liked In these inspiring essays about why we read, Proust explores all the pleasures and trials that we take from books, as well as explaining the beauty of Ruskin and his work, and the joys of losing yourself in literature as a child. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves – and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives – and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
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LikedIt's about Proust as a reader and writer and there is also some art history elements in it as well. It's a very interesting read and I definitely want to read Proust's actual work.
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