
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 (222K 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
2011-01-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1852–1925
Best known as the longtime literary critic of the San Francisco Chronicle, he spent decades guiding readers toward books worth keeping close. His writing mixes a reviewer’s sharp eye with an easy affection for classic literature and travel.
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