Southerners love a good tale. They are born reciters, great memory retainers, diary keepers, letter exchangers . . . great talkers.
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I cannot remember a time when I was not in love with them--with the books themselves, cover and binding and the paper they were printed on, with their smell and their weight and with their possession in my arms, captured and carried off to myself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses a deep affection for books and the joy they bring.
Eudora Welty's quote reflects an enduring love for books, emphasizing not only the physical aspects of books like their cover and weight but also the emotional connection they foster. It speaks to the pleasure of reading and the comfort found in the intimate act of holding a book, suggesting that books represent a special kind of companionship and escape.
Themes
BooksLoveReadingAffectionLiterature
In practice
Example use cases
In a book club discussion to emphasize the joy of reading.
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