Essays In Little

Essays In Little

Andrew Lang

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9789374838297
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Essays in little opens with a reflection on why short pieces of criticism can illuminate the influence of literature on personal imagination. The collection gathers observations about well known storytellers and thinkers, examining how their works shape readers’ emotions and ideas. Instead of providing rigid analysis, the essays capture admiration for creative expression and the delight found in adventurous narratives, gentle humor, and deep emotional insight. The introduction explains that some pieces are newly written while others were refined from earlier publications, giving the collection a balance of fresh discovery and mature reflection. Each essay highlights how a writer’s style or outlook can inspire readers to view the world with more curiosity. The book encourages appreciation for literature not as academic study, but as a companion to daily life. Throughout the collection, the essays celebrate imagination, showing how stories build worlds, influence values, and remain meaningful long after the final page. The work invites readers to experience literature as a source of comfort, excitement, and thoughtful connection, suggesting that even the smallest essay can open the door to a larger, more engaging universe of ideas and emotional exploration.

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