The Second Common Reader

About this book

Contains 26 essays on aspects of English literature. Among her subjects are the writings of Mary Wollstonecraft, Dorothy Wordsworth, and Christina Rossetti. She also reflects on the poetry of John Donne; the works of Daniel Defoe, Lawrence Sterne, George Meredith, and Thomas Hardy; Lord Chesterfield’s letters; and Thomas De Quincey’s autobiography. Noteworthy too is the last essay, "How Should One Read a Book?".

Match Score

Create a free account to see Match Scores on books the community has marked — once you’ve set your preferences.

Create free account

Marks of the Realm

Marks left by readers of this tome

No community marks yet — be the first to inscribe this tome.

Pacing

—out of 5

Horror / Dark Elements

—out of 5

Romance

—out of 5

Spice Level

—out of 5

LGBTQ+ Representation

—out of 5

Social & Political Themes in Stories

—out of 5

Inscribe Your Rating

Mark this tome across each content category

Create a free account to save your marks across the realm, strengthen community ratings, and see Match Scores on books the community has marked.

Import your Goodreads list after signup.

Create free account

Already a traveler? Sign in