02103cam a22003013u 4500 26312 UtSlPG 20260610133613.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z Lee, Gerald Stanley, 1862-1944 The Lost Art of Reading Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-08-14 Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Lost Art of Reading" by Gerald Stanley Lee is a reflective essay written in the early 20th century. The work explores the profound disconnect between modern civilization and the true nature and purpose of reading. Lee laments how contemporary society's hurried lifestyle impedes individuals from engaging deeply with literature and understanding its transformative power. At the start of the book, the author introduces a dialogue illustrating the rush of modern life, where individuals passively engage with superficial aspects of existence, such as reading hurriedly without truly absorbing the material. Lee critiques this "reading madness," which leads to a pervasive sense of disconnection from one’s inner self and the world. He discusses the limitations imposed by civilization on genuine thought and engagement, emphasizing the necessity for individuals to reclaim a thoughtful, soul-nourishing approach to reading that encourages contemplation rather than mere consumption. The opening sets the stage for a broader critique of educational and societal norms that stifle imagination and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Books and reading https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26312 67256 67256