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“When I read a novel I am not here. I am transported to far-off places, my eyes unseeing of the words on the page, busy with a scene being played out in my mind's eye, with my ears engaged, hearing the voices carry from the pen to the present. What a lovely place to be-not here - Just Jane (Chapter…” quote by Nancy Moser
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““When I read a novel I am not here. I am transported to far-off places, my eyes unseeing of the words on the page, busy with a scene being played out in my mind's eye, with my ears engaged, hearing the voices carry from the pen to the present. What a lovely place to be-not here - Just Jane (Chapter Four Page 35)””

Nancy Moser

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Source Book: Unknown, Chapter Four Page 35 (fiction)

Reading immerses the mind in imagined worlds, disengaging the senses from reality.

In simple terms: Reading transports you away from the present.

Key Takeaway

Allow yourself to be fully absorbed in stories.

Themes

imagination escape engagement

Mood

reflective nostalgic

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • reading for pleasure
  • creative writing
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

narrative immersion mental visualization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does escaping into a story affect your daily focus?
  • What emotions arise when you return to reality?
A Different Perspective

The experience may be fleeting and can detach from real responsibilities.

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