Book by Book

Mr. Dirda read selections from his collection, Book by Book: Notes on Reading and Life, published by Henry Holt. The book is a collection of… read more

Mr. Dirda read selections from his collection, Book by Book: Notes on Reading and Life, published by Henry Holt. The book is a collection of favorite quotations and passages from authors such as Isaiah Berlin, P.G. Wodehouse, Dr. Seuss and Simone Weil. Mr. Dirda argued that wit and wisdom from books can inform and enrich one’s life. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions.

Mr. Dirda received the 1993 Pulitzer Prize for Distinguished Criticism. close

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Book by Book

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Program ID:
194614-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Oct 08, 2006 | 7:30am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Nov 23, 2006 | 7:58pm EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Oct 08, 2006 | 7:30am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 08, 2006 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 14, 2006 | 2:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 23, 2006 | 7:58pm EST | C-SPAN 2
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