Comfort Found in Good Old Books

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Comfort Found in Good Old Books

by George Hamlin Fitch

EN·~3 hours·21 chapters

Chapters

21 total

GEORGE HAMLIN FITCH

0:36

Illustrations

2:25

Introduction

2:10

Comfort Found in Good Old Books

13:41

COMFORT FOUND IN GOOD OLD BOOKS

0:02

The Greatest Book in the World

12:27

Shakespeare Stands Next to the Bible

17:12

How to Read the Ancient Classics

12:02

The Arabian Nights and Other Classics

9:55

The Confessions of St. Augustine

9:31
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Description

A grieving father turns his sorrow into a quiet celebration of the books that have steadied humanity for centuries. In a series of heartfelt essays he walks listeners through the pages of the Bible, Shakespeare, Dante, Milton and many other timeless works, sharing the personal solace each one has offered him. The tone is intimate, as if a close friend is guiding you through a cherished library during a storm.

The collection is crafted for readers who crave cultural depth without the weight of scholarly jargon. Rich illustrations accompany the commentary, bringing the spirit of each classic to life and inviting you to feel the same “literature of power” that lifts the mind beyond everyday concerns. Whether you’re a seasoned bibliophile or simply curious about the enduring magic of great books, these reflections promise a gentle reminder that the written word can be a steady refuge in life’s darkest moments.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (218K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Bryan Ness, Christine Aldridge and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Release date

Jan 29, 2011

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George Hamlin Fitch

George Hamlin Fitch

1852–1925

A longtime San Francisco Chronicle critic, he spent decades introducing readers to classic books and writers in a warm, conversational way. His essays on literature and travel reflect a curious mind that wanted serious reading to feel welcoming rather than remote.

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