Through the Magic Door by Arthur Conan Doyle

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Author Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930
Title Through the Magic Door
Note Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Anders Thulin and Andrew Sly
Summary "Through the Magic Door" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a reflective essay written in the early 20th century. The work presents the author's musings on literature, the transformative power of reading, and the companionship that great authors provide through their works. At the start of the book, the author invites readers to step through a metaphorical "magic door" that leads into the world of literature, leaving behind the worries of everyday life. He eloquently describes how books serve as friends and guides, with each volume containing the essence of its author. Doyle shares personal anecdotes about his favorite books and the fond memories associated with them, emphasizing the deep connections readers can forge with literature and the authors whose works have influenced their lives. Through this journey, he highlights the importance of savoring the rich experience that reading offers, suggesting that literature can elevate one’s thoughts and provide solace amid life’s challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoC Class Z: Bibliography, Library science
Subject Books and reading -- Great Britain
Category Text
EBook-No. 5317
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 14, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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