Through the Magic Door

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

Credits:

Anders Thulin and Andrew Sly

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-03-01