
GEORGE HAMLIN FITCH
Illustrations
Introduction
Comfort Found in Good Old Books
COMFORT FOUND IN GOOD OLD BOOKS
The Greatest Book in the World
Shakespeare Stands Next to the Bible
How to Read the Ancient Classics
The Arabian Nights and Other Classics
The Confessions of St. Augustine
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.
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.
Subjects

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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