One in five cannot name a single author of literature, survey shows

[Amica Nostra 4,803]

 

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/03/01/one-five-cannot-name-single-author-literature-survey-shows/

 

One in five British people cannot name a single author of literature, a survey has revealed, as writers warn there is a section of society that is “shut off” from the benefits of readingThe study, from the Royal Society of Literature, revealed that 15 per cent of those surveyed believe that literature is too difficult to understand. That was despite the fact that 67 per cent of people saying that literature brought comfort in times of stress. 

[spookyturtle 9,466]

5 minutes ago, Il Mango Dulce said:

 

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/03/01/one-five-cannot-name-single-author-literature-survey-shows/

 

One in five British people cannot name a single author of literature, a survey has revealed, as writers warn there is a section of society that is “shut off” from the benefits of readingThe study, from the Royal Society of Literature, revealed that 15 per cent of those surveyed believe that literature is too difficult to understand. That was despite the fact that 67 per cent of people saying that literature brought comfort in times of stress. 

Must be the lefties. They can't read.

[JimandChristy 1,689]

Shocking indictment of western society despite having a smartphone with the internet at their fingertips.

[CaliCat 3,957]

43 minutes ago, spookyturtle said:

Must be the lefties. They can't read.

 

I would reply, but I can't write either. LOL. 

[Jacque67 7,328]

Readings for them toffs, sir!

 

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