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Defending readers' freedom and joy in literature.
"The Rights of the Reader" by Daniel Pennac is a passionate ode to reading and readers' liberties. If you've ever felt the weight of 'should-reads' stifling your reading pleasure, Pennac's manifesto will be a breath of fresh air, affirming your freedom to read as you wish. It's an empowering reminder that joy should be at the heart of every reading experience, making it a delightful find for book-lovers who feel bogged down by reading obligations or literary snobbery.
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ISBN: 9781406300918
Publisher: Walker Childrens Paperbacks
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.97
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"The Rights of the Reader", which has sold over a million copies in France, grew from celebrated French writer Daniel Pennac's experiences of teaching in "challenging" schools. Central to the book is his belief that readers have to read what, how, where and when they want, and - if they choose - the right NOT to read. This fresh translation combines the talents of award-winning translator Sarah Adams and renowned artist Quentin Blake, who illustrates and introduces the work.
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Defending readers' freedom and joy in literature.
"The Rights of the Reader" by Daniel Pennac is a passionate ode to reading and readers' liberties. If you've ever felt the weight of 'should-reads' stifling your reading pleasure, Pennac's manifesto will be a breath of fresh air, affirming your freedom to read as you wish. It's an empowering reminder that joy should be at the heart of every reading experience, making it a delightful find for book-lovers who feel bogged down by reading obligations or literary snobbery.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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