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Idle Hours In A Library

Idle Hours In A Library

William Henry Hudson

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2025
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Literatura: historia y crítica
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9789371347808
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Step into the hush of a grand reading room and let a gifted guide show you the quiet wonders waiting on every shelf.Idle Hours in a Library collects William Henry Hudson s luminous essays library essays, literary reflections, and literature essays that celebrate the pleasures of idle reading and book appreciation. Through graceful, affectionate prose Hudson wanders among authors, anecdotes, and curiosities, offering sharp classic literature analysis and warm essays on books that make the act of reading feel like a discovery. These library musings range from erudite criticism to intimate book-lover s reveries, perfect for anyone who treasures reading in leisure.Historically significant and richly perceptive, Hudson s work influenced early 20th-century literary criticism and remains a fresh voice for modern readers. This volume showcases his unique blend of naturalist observation and humanistic insight, turning casual perusal into an artful practice. It s both a primer in literary criticism and a companion for quiet hours with a favorite text.Alpha Editions is proud to republish this long-neglected classic: out of print for decades, now restored for today s and future generations. This edition is more than a reprint it s a collector s item and cultural treasure, carefully restored and presented for the book lover s collection. Whether you re a casual reader seeking gentle literary companionship or a collector of classic literature analysis, Idle Hours in a Library offers enduring delight and thoughtful company among the stacks.

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