In Praise Of Books- I Comments
Books, testaments of ken, shrines of fine learning,
Knowledge edifices, hard-wearing seem
Than those stone-built and made to look so grim,
And oft by a Papal decree set burning.
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The burning of books represents an element of censorship and usually proceeds from a cultural, religious, or political opposition to the materials in question. “The sonnet feels that books are more durable than those solid edifices.” because the words go away the writings stay.
Yes, ...because the words go away, the edifices of images created by them remain... Thanks for visiting.
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7/19/2025 12:36:58 PM # 1.0.0
In my opinion, books are most important source of power for research. Books are key to understanding the world.
'Key to understanding the world', yes so well said, dear poet.