Descrizione
Constable; 1976; 0094608709; Rilegato con titoli in oro al dorso, sovracoperta; 22,5 x 14,5 cm; pp. XII-299; Reprinted 1976. ; Presenta leggeri segni d’uso ai bordi (piccole imperfezioni), dedica a biro alla prima pagina bianca, interno senza scritte; Buono, (come da foto). ; The author reflects on the practice of writing in printed books, considering it acceptable when the book is not a precious object. Writing notes and comments within a book makes it feel more personal and fosters a connection with its author, almost like a conversation. For years, the author has marked passages that resonated with them, whether for their beauty, humor, or thought-provoking ideas. This selection of passages, accompanied by personal reflections, forms a “personal anthology”, offering insight into the author’s tastes and intellectual journey—like a self-portrait through reading. The book predominantly focuses on the arts, especially writing, as the author has spent a lifetime immersed in literature, both as a teacher and writer. Stories, poetry, paintings, and music have always been a fundamental source of joy and inspiration. Above all, the author emphasizes pleasure, which has played a central role in their life—whether solitary or shared, physical or spiritual, artistic or humorous. Every passage included in this collection, regardless of its subject, brings them genuine enjoyment. ” A letter to the author from the Poet Laureate, Sir John Betjeman: ‘No words of mine can adequately describe my enjoyment of your Anthology. Its arrangement, the selections and your remarks above and below them make it the best I have seen. In fact I have been reading it through from beginning to end as though it were a novel and it is better than most novels, for you never know what’s coming next. The great revelation to me has been Bridges, the greatest consolation has been Sidney Smith, the greatest confirmation, Max and Pooter. It’s a wonderful book. ” ;
