Intent Upon Reading or Guilt-Free Kidlit

I have just read Intent Upon Reading, by Margery Fisher, in a reprint of the revised edition, printed in 1967. It is rare to find an important and influential critical work which is itself as easy and enjoyable to read as a novel. As the author says, 'the real motive for criticism should be the exchanging of favourites, the recommendation Try this, it’s good '.
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