On The Art of Reading

This is a Boundary Bay Classics edition of “On The Art of Reading” by British writer and literary critic Arthur Quiller-Couch. The book is a series of twelve lectures written in the early 20th century. It examines the art of reading English literature with clarity and purpose, urging readers to engage texts with greater attention and thought. Blending insight, teaching, and reflection, Quiller-Couch highlights literature’s role in shaping the mind and enriching the human spirit.