The Art of Reading

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Art of Reading
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Damon Young
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 200,Width 130
Category/GenrePopular philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9780522867602
ClassificationsDewey:199.94
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Melbourne University Press
Imprint Academic Monographs
Publication Date 28 March 2016
Publication Country Australia

Description

We are not born readers, we learn to turn words into worlds. But why is fine writing lauded while excellent reading is ignored? In The Art of Reading, philosopher Damon Young reveals the pleasures of this intimate pursuit through a rich sample of literature- from Virginia Woolf's diaries to Batman comics. He writes with honesty and humour about the blunders and revelations of his own bookish life. Devoting each chapter to a literary virtue-curiosity, patience, courage, pride, temperance, justice-The Art of Reading celebrates the reader's power- to turn shapes on a page into a lifelong adventure.

Author Biography

Damon Young is a prize-winning philosopher and writer. He is the author of seven books, including How to Think About Exercise, Philosophy in the Garden and Distraction. His works are published internationally in English and translation, and he has also written poetry and short fiction. Young is an Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne.