Flyleaf fortuity: The threads of joy and learning that run through books
In a tattered copy of Flaubert’s letters, discovered in Doron Locketz’s bookshop, are the humorous scribbled exchanges between South African poet Lionel Abrahams and Vivienne Miller. Shared banter that tells how books can preserve a brief human encounter that transcends the digital age.
On a recent visit to his favorite bookshop, a South African writer and journalist stumbled upon a collection of letters penned by Flaubert. The collection had been passed between the hands of two friends, Lionel Abrahams and Vivienne Miller, and had found its way into the owner's possession. The letters, filled with witty exchanges and heartfelt sentiments, offered a glimpse into the enduring power of books to preserve fleeting human connections.
The story of this collection serves as a reminder of the value of physical books in an increasingly digital world, and the joy that can be found in the simple act of reading and sharing knowledge.
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