"On Reading Too Fast"., 10/01/1930-10/31/1930

File — Box: 1, Folder: 26

Identifier: 68150

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains six folders of printed matter, mostly xerox copies of essays, by Arthur Ransome. Arranged alphabetically by essay title.

Dates

10/01/1930-10/31/1930

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains 1 xerox copy of the printed essay ""On Reading Too Fast" by Arthur Ransome published in "Essays of the Year: 1929-1930" (p. 133-139). Ransome shares his regret that many modern readers read too fast to fully appreciate words and language used by authors.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

RANSOME, ARTHUR - ESSAY: "ON READING TOO FAST" (1930): Xerox

"ON READING TOO FAST" - ESSAY BY RANSOME, ARTHUR (1930): Xerox

"ESSAYS OF THE YEAR: 1929-1930" - CONTAINS ESSAY BY RANSOME, ARTHUR: Xerox

READING SPEED - SUBJECT FOR ESSAY BY RANSOME, ARTHUR (1930): Xerox