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A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel
A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel
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372 pages, Paperback
23cm x 17cm
Condition: Very Good (Has very small/minor signs of wear)
Goodreads Rating: 3.98 * 5,203 ratings * 768 reviews
Genres: Nonfiction/History/Books About Books/Philosophy/Writing
Alberto Manguel traces the history of reading from the earliest examples of Egyptian heiroglyphics, dating back 6000 years, through to the present day. He argues that it is the demands and expectations of the reader, rather than the creative will of the writer, that is of primary importance in the evolution of literary forms and genres. From man's first use of the written word simply as a form of reference, to the emergence of the first holy or devotional texts, and on to the development of fictions, both poetic and novelistic, this work should amuse, challenge and enlighten. Subjects; Reading. Reading - History. Books and reading. Books and reading - History. Books - History. Reading. Literary theory ; Library & information sciences. Literary Criticism / Semiotics & Theory. Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science / General. Reading ; Books and reading ; History. Genre; Illustrated.
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