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The gifts of reading

by Robert Macfarlane

An essay exploring the emotional and intellectual resonance of giving books, focusing on the connection between author, giver, and recipient. It features a personal account of a book received in youth and the enduring value of literary exchange.

Accession 15235 ISBN 9780241978313 Publisher Penguin
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