Quote by C.S. Lewis

In great literature, I become a thousand different men but still remain myself.

In great literature, I become a thousand different men but s

Summary

This quote suggests that when reading exceptional literature, the reader has the ability to empathize with and take on the perspectives of various characters, experiencing life through their eyes. Despite this transformative process, the essence of the reader's identity remains intact. It expresses the profound impact that literature can have on an individual by expanding their understanding of the human experience and fostering empathy, while simultaneously highlighting the enduring core of one's own self amidst the multitude of personas encountered in literature.

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