02637cam a22003253u 4500 38873 UtSlPG 20260610133905.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Crothers, Samuel McChord, 1857-1927 The Gentle Reader Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-02-14 The gentle reader -- The enjoyment of poetry -- The mission of humor -- Cases of conscience concerning witchcraft -- The honorable points of ignorance -- That history should be readable -- The evolution of the gentleman -- The hinter-land of science -- The gentle reader's friends among the clergy -- Quixotism -- Intimate knowledge and delight. Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously available at The Internet Archive) "The Gentle Reader" by Samuel McChord Crothers is a reflective essay written in the early 20th century. This work explores the relationship between authors and readers, emphasizing the importance of a leisurely, thoughtful engagement with literature. Crothers discusses the decline of the "Gentle Reader," a figure characterized by appreciation for the nuances of literary discourse, as the modern world shifts toward quicker, more transactional forms of reading. The opening of the text introduces the concept of the Gentleman Reader through a conversation about literary styles, invoking the spirit of Don Quixote to highlight the sometimes whimsical, yet profound nature of engaging with a text. Crothers reflects on the historical context where authors would engage directly with their readers, sharing personal thoughts and inviting discourse. The author laments the shift towards a more efficiency-driven approach to reading, arguing for a return to the days when literature served as a comforting companion, rather than merely a source of information. This sets up the premise for further explorations into topics like poetry, humor, and philosophy as integral parts of the reading experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Essays Books and reading https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38873 79712 79712