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In other words , a book is like a man , and should be allowed to make its own impression upon the mind of the reader . The author's talent should have a fair field and no favour . Only when we know what the writer has tried to do ...
In other words , a book is like a man , and should be allowed to make its own impression upon the mind of the reader . The author's talent should have a fair field and no favour . Only when we know what the writer has tried to do ...
Page 65
He spoke of publishers ' readers and reviewers ; but his words are equally applicable to all who pride themselves upon being “ very critical " . And he said : “ They ought to just take a book and give themselves to it .
He spoke of publishers ' readers and reviewers ; but his words are equally applicable to all who pride themselves upon being “ very critical " . And he said : “ They ought to just take a book and give themselves to it .
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1 manager of Harper's Magazine of what he calls the “ constant reader ” market ; the group in which people read a book a week ... It is not possible to compare its readers with any similar group here , where monthly magazines with any ...
1 manager of Harper's Magazine of what he calls the “ constant reader ” market ; the group in which people read a book a week ... It is not possible to compare its readers with any similar group here , where monthly magazines with any ...
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Contents
WHY READ THE CLASSICS? Page | 9 |
DICKENS AND THACKERAY AT CHRISTMAS | 15 |
MARY RUSSELL MITFORD | 21 |
Copyright | |
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