02268cam a22003133u 4500 8686 UtSlPG 20260610133225.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Z Allison, Young Ewing, 1853-1932 The Delicious Vice Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-08-01 Text file produced by Ted Garvin, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger "The Delicious Vice" by Young Ewing Allison is a reflective novel written in the early 20th century. This work serves as both a celebration and critique of novel-reading, exploring the thoughts and experiences of habitual readers as they navigate their emotional landscapes linked to literature. The narrative delves into the deep connections between the reader and the vast array of characters and stories that have filled the reader's life, touching upon themes of nostalgia, regret, and the desire for new beginnings with familiar tales. The opening of the book establishes a profoundly introspective tone, as the author muses on the bittersweet nature of reflecting on a life filled with novels. The protagonist grapples with a sense of melancholy, particularly recalling the joy of reading beloved novels for the first time and the impossibility of reliving those experiences. This rhapsody extends to notable literary figures and the notion of the "novel-reader," whom the author distinguishes and idolizes throughout. The writing oscillates between whimsical reminiscence and earnest literary critique, setting the stage for a rich exploration of the impact of reading on identity and emotional experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Books and reading Fiction -- History and criticism https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8686 50638 50638