Books are a finer world within the world. (1863)

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The world of books allows readers to escape the problems of the real world. As characters in stories experience adventures, readers are able to learn about the kinds of things that have happened throughout history or even just about what life might be like for other people. The truth is that reading gives us a better understanding of the world around us.

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