Open That Door! by R. Sturgis Ingersoll

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Creator Ingersoll, R. Sturgis (Robert Sturgis), 1891-
LoC No. 16019986
Title Open That Door!
Note Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Walled in -- An open door -- Reading fiction with an eye on life -- History and your vote -- Clio's vintage -- The poet and the reader -- The children of Pan -- Men behind books -- Keeping up with life.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "Open That Door!" by Robert Sturgis Ingersoll is a philosophical and motivational work written in the early 20th century. The book explores the barriers individuals often face in life and encourages readers to embrace literature as a means to break free from these constraints. It presents a heartfelt argument for the transformative power of reading and the importance of maintaining a child-like sense of wonder throughout one’s life. At the start of the book, Ingersoll reflects on the egotism inherent in authorship and the universal desire for more from life, asserting that everyone wishes to enjoy the fullness of existence. He likens the struggles of adulthood to walls that impede our view of life’s possibilities, suggesting that to overcome these obstacles, one must embrace literature as a key to unlocking new understandings and experiences. He emphasizes the importance of seeing the world through the eyes of a child, advocating for a return to a state of vibrant curiosity and engagement with life, thus setting the stage for a deeper exploration of how literature can enrich our lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class Z: Bibliography, Library science
Subject Books and reading
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EBook-No. 45959
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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