TOW #7-A Sweet Devouring by Eudora Welty

Eudora Welty writes a colorfully vivid and personable account of her love for literature as a child called "A Sweet Devouring". Welty examines the books and their characters, as they were her source of happiness. She continued to pursue her passion for literature by getting a B.A in English from the University of Wisconsin.The book lover and author won the Pulitzer Price in 1973 and was the first living author to have her works published in the Library of America. Her purpose was to simply express her love and enjoyment of books, as they are more than just cover and paper, but more along the lines of what properties go into a novel that makes it genuine and lasting. During her childhood her family faced financial issue, and books were something she could resort too. Personally, Welty used vibrant images, humor, and especially anecdotes, as most of the essay is an anecdote of her childhood. She is also able to connect with the readers because of her amazing flow and a personality that just pops through the pages. A good example is her use of the simile as she compares the French bread to books stating that no one can just have one slice. This allows her to connect to her audience which is anyone who was is in love with reading, especially as a child, ultimately making it more relatable. Welty flawlessly redefines the meaning of a book in "A Sweet Devouring".