The idea of reading is one that is at the very centre of literary life whether done in solitude or in a community. In fact, reading is a chief skill that most modern society depends on in both public and private life. Last month an ardent scholar of reading habits and the nature of reading itself passed on with much accolades in his country and across the world but with little notice here. By the time of his death last month at the age of 89, Bloom had attained the stature of a sage in literary theory and the study of literature. His other books encourage us to cultivate proper reading habits and avoid misreading texts.

Source: The Star November 29, 2019 18:56 UTC