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Vintage Reading : From Plato to Bradbury

A Personal Tour of Some of the World's Best Books
Pages
243
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection of essays explores the enduring power of reading, tracing a path through literary history from ancient philosophers like Plato to modern masters such as Ray Bradbury. Robert Kanigel examines the significance of classic texts and the act of engaging with them, offering insights into why certain books resonate across generations. It's a thoughtful look at the literary canon and the personal journey of a lifelong reader.

About the author

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Robert Kanigel

Robert Kanigel is an American biographer and science writer, known as the author of seven books and more than 400 articles, essays, and reviews. --Wikipedia Photo Attribution: SarahBea at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons