Hard Reading

Date January 13, 2007

“A novel is a two-way street, in which the labour required on either side is, in the end, equal. Reading, done properly, is every bit as tough as writing…”

Read more from Zadie Smith’s look at literature’s ‘legacy of failure’…

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2 Responses to “Hard Reading”

  1. Lettershaper said:

    January 16th, 2007 at 11:38 am

    I have much enjoyed my walk through your world today; as a poet and an avid reader, I found your site both enriching as well as enlightening…I thank you.

  2. Chris said:

    January 16th, 2007 at 11:52 am

    Thank you for visiting… I’m now enjoying your blog as well. Except for living in Dismal, your Blogger profile is flawless :)

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