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WILLIAM H. GASS

"The true alchemists do not change lead into gold; they change the world into words."

WILLIAM H. GASS

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High School Reading Teacher. Book lover. Sharing insights to inspire discovery. "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." – Joseph Addison

In "How to Read Literature Like a Professor," we learn that a text often has a deeper meaning than we might initially realize. Understanding the connections, symbols, and patterns in literature can enrich our reading experience and bring the joy of discovering hidden meanings in our favorite books.

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