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The gifts of reading / Robert Macfarlane

An essay exploring the emotional and intellectual resonance of giving books, focusing on the connection between author, giver, and recipient. It features a personal account of a book received in youth and the enduring value of literary exchange.

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Accession Number: 15235

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