The Clothing of Books by Jhumpa Lahiri

The Clothing of Books

Jhumpa Lahiri

80 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

nonfiction essays informative reflective fast-paced

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How do you clothe a book? In this deeply personal reflection, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri explores the art of the book jacket from the perspectives of both reader and writer. Probing the complex relationships between text and imag...

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reflective 94%
informative 58%
lighthearted 19%
relaxing 15%
inspiring 13%
funny 5%
hopeful 3%

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slow 14%

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