{"product_id":"what-to-read-and-why-paperback","title":"What to Read and Why - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrancine Prose\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this brilliant collection, the follow-up to her \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eReading Like a Writer\u003c\/i\u003e, the distinguished novelist, literary critic, and essayist celebrates the pleasures of reading and pays homage to the works and writers she admires above all others, from Jane Austen and Charles Dickens to Jennifer Egan and Roberto Bolaño.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an age defined by hyper-connectivity and constant stimulation, Francine Prose makes a compelling case for the solitary act of reading and the great enjoyment it brings. Inspiring and illuminating, \u003ci\u003eWhat to Read and Why\u003c\/i\u003e includes selections culled from Prose's previous essays, reviews, and introductions, combined with new, never-before-published pieces that focus on her favorite works of fiction and nonfiction, on works by masters of the short story, and even on books by photographers like Diane Arbus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProse considers why the works of literary masters such as Mary Shelley, Charles Dickens, George Eliot, and Jane Austen have endured, and shares intriguing insights about modern authors whose words stimulate our minds and enlarge our lives, including Roberto Bolaño, Karl Ove Knausgaard, Jennifer Egan, and Mohsin Hamid. Prose implores us to read Mavis Gallant for her marvelously rich and compact sentences, and her meticulously rendered characters who reveal our flawed and complex human nature; Edward St. Aubyn for his elegance and sophisticated humor; and Mark Strand for his gift for depicting unlikely transformations. Here, too, are original pieces in which Prose explores the craft of writing: \"On Clarity\" and \"What Makes a Short Story.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with her sharp critical analysis, wit, and enthusiasm, \u003ci\u003eWhat to Read and Why\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration of literature that will give readers a new appreciation for the power and beauty of the written word.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this heartfelt guide, Francine Prose shares why the world's best books matter: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLiterary Criticism at Its Best: \u003c\/b\u003e Explore what makes the works of masters like Mary Shelley and Charles Dickens endure, and why the novels of modern authors like Roberto Bolaño and Jennifer Egan enlarge our lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Pleasures of Reading: \u003c\/b\u003e In an age of distraction, Prose makes a compelling, witty, and enthusiastic case for the solitary, joyful act of reading that is perfect for any book club.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOn the Craft of Writing: \u003c\/b\u003e Go behind the scenes with original essays like \"On Clarity\" and \"What Makes a Short Story,\" where Prose explores the essential elements of great fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeeper Art Appreciation: \u003c\/b\u003e Delve into essays that extend beyond the page to consider the power of photographers like Diane Arbus and the fundamental question of what art can do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this brilliant collection, the follow-up to her \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestseller\u003cem\u003e Reading Like a Writer\u003c\/em\u003e, the distinguished novelist, literary critic, and essayist Francine Prose celebrates the pleasures of reading and pays homage to the works and writers she admires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an age defined by hyperconnectivity and constant stimulation, here is a compelling case for the solitary act of reading and the great enjoyment it brings. Inspiring and illuminating, \u003cem\u003eWhat to Read and Why\u003c\/em\u003e includes selections culled from Prose's previous essays, reviews, and introductions, combined with new, never-before-published pieces that focus on her favorite works of fiction and nonfiction, on works by masters of the short story, and even on books by photographers such as Diane Arbus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProse considers why the works of literary masters such as Mary Shelley, Charles Dickens, George Eliot, and Jane Austen have endured, and shares intriguing insights about modern authors whose words stimulate our minds and enlarge our lives, including Roberto Bolaño, Karl Ove Knausgaard, Jennifer Egan, and Mohsin Hamid. Prose implores us to read Mavis Gallant for her marvelously rich and compact sentences and her meticulously rendered characters who reveal our flawed and complex human nature; Edward St. Aubyn for his elegance and sophisticated humor; and Mark Strand for his gift for depicting unlikely transformations. Here, too, are original pieces in which Prose explores the craft of writing: \"On Clarity\" and \"10 Things Art Can Do.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with sharp critical analysis, wit, and enthusiasm, \u003cem\u003eWhat to Read and Why\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of literature that will give readers a new appreciation for the power and beauty of the written word.\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this brilliant collection, the follow-up to her \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestseller\u003cem\u003e Reading Like a Writer\u003c\/em\u003e, the distinguished novelist, literary critic, and essayist Francine Prose celebrates the pleasures of reading and pays homage to the works and writers she admires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an age defined by hyperconnectivity and constant stimulation, here is a compelling case for the solitary act of reading and the great enjoyment it brings. Inspiring and illuminating, \u003cem\u003eWhat to Read and Why\u003c\/em\u003e includes selections culled from Prose's previous essays, reviews, and introductions, combined with new, never-before-published pieces that focus on her favorite works of fiction and nonfiction, on works by masters of the short story, and even on books by photographers such as Diane Arbus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProse considers why the works of literary masters such as Mary Shelley, Charles Dickens, George Eliot, and Jane Austen have endured, and shares intriguing insights about modern authors whose words stimulate our minds and enlarge our lives, including Roberto Bolaño, Karl Ove Knausgaard, Jennifer Egan, and Mohsin Hamid. Prose implores us to read Mavis Gallant for her marvelously rich and compact sentences and her meticulously rendered characters who reveal our flawed and complex human nature; Edward St. Aubyn for his elegance and sophisticated humor; and Mark Strand for his gift for depicting unlikely transformations. 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