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LoC No.: 11017676
Title: Comfort Found in Good Old Books
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, Christine Aldridge and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Comfort Found in Good Old Books" by George Hamlin Fitch is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a heartfelt exploration of classic literature, providing insights into how these timeless works provide comfort and solace during times of grief and personal turmoil. Fitch emphasizes the significant impact of reading, particularly the classics, and shares his personal reflections on various revered texts and authors. The opening of the work presents Fitch's profound sense of grief following the sudden death of his only son. He expresses how literature has been a source of solace and clarity amid his sorrow, illustrating the deep bond he shared with his son through their mutual love of books. Fitch recounts cherished memories of their time spent together and argues for the importance of cultivating a reading habit not only for enjoyment but as a refuge from life's hardships. Through his poignant reminiscences, he lays the foundation for discussing the great works of literature that have nurtured his spirit and invites readers to find their own comfort in these "good old books." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Fitch, George Hamlin, 1852-1925
EBook No.: 35113
Published: Jan 29, 2011
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: Books and reading
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 11017676
Title: Comfort Found in Good Old Books
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, Christine Aldridge and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Comfort Found in Good Old Books" by George Hamlin Fitch is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a heartfelt exploration of classic literature, providing insights into how these timeless works provide comfort and solace during times of grief and personal turmoil. Fitch emphasizes the significant impact of reading, particularly the classics, and shares his personal reflections on various revered texts and authors. The opening of the work presents Fitch's profound sense of grief following the sudden death of his only son. He expresses how literature has been a source of solace and clarity amid his sorrow, illustrating the deep bond he shared with his son through their mutual love of books. Fitch recounts cherished memories of their time spent together and argues for the importance of cultivating a reading habit not only for enjoyment but as a refuge from life's hardships. Through his poignant reminiscences, he lays the foundation for discussing the great works of literature that have nurtured his spirit and invites readers to find their own comfort in these "good old books." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Fitch, George Hamlin, 1852-1925
EBook No.: 35113
Published: Jan 29, 2011
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: Books and reading
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.