Confessions of a book-lover by E. Walter Walters

"Confessions of a Book-Lover" by E. Walter Walters is a contemplative literary essay written in the early 20th century. This work invites readers into the intimate reflections of a passionate bibliophile, exploring the intertwined worlds of literature and personal sentiments. The narrative likely revolves around the author's musings on books as companions and sources of solace, capturing the essence of a book-lover's journey through their cherished volumes. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for Walters’s exploration into the significance of literature in one's life. He begins with a personal confession that draws parallels between the act of reading and broader human experiences – touching on loneliness and the desire for connection. He reflects on the happiness found in the companionship of books and considers the qualities that define a true book-lover. This provides a glimpse into his nuanced understanding of the relationship between readers and their literary worlds, suggesting that the love of books not only enriches one's mind but also serves as a refuge in times of sorrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Walters, E. Walter, 1877-
Author of introduction, etc. Kernahan, Coulson, 1858-1943
LoC No. a14001046
Title Confessions of a book-lover
Original Publication London: Charles H. Kelly, 1913.
Credits Laura Natal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class Z: Bibliography, Library science
Subject Books and reading -- Great Britain
Category Text
eBook-No. 71667
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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