""Twelve Books That Age Cannot Wither, Nor Custom Stale Their Infinite Variety"" by Vrest Orton is a literary work that explores the timeless nature of certain books that continue to captivate readers throughout the ages. The author identifies twelve books that he believes possess an enduring quality that makes them impervious to the ravages of time and the changing tastes of readers. The books selected by Orton span a wide range of genres and styles, from Shakespeare's plays to the poetry of Robert Burns, the essays of ...
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""Twelve Books That Age Cannot Wither, Nor Custom Stale Their Infinite Variety"" by Vrest Orton is a literary work that explores the timeless nature of certain books that continue to captivate readers throughout the ages. The author identifies twelve books that he believes possess an enduring quality that makes them impervious to the ravages of time and the changing tastes of readers. The books selected by Orton span a wide range of genres and styles, from Shakespeare's plays to the poetry of Robert Burns, the essays of Montaigne, and the novels of Jane Austen. Each chapter of the book is dedicated to a particular work, providing a detailed analysis of its themes, characters, and literary techniques. Orton's writing is both insightful and engaging, providing readers with a fresh perspective on some of the most beloved works of literature in the English language. He also draws on his own experiences as a reader and scholar to offer personal reflections on the enduring appeal of these books. Overall, ""Twelve Books That Age Cannot Wither, Nor Custom Stale Their Infinite Variety"" is a thought-provoking and entertaining read for anyone interested in the power of literature to transcend time and speak to the human experience across generations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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