I read library books as fast as I could go, rushing them home in the basket of my bicycle. From the minute I reached our house, I started to read. Every book I seized on, from "Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Camp Rest-a-While" to "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea," stood for the devouring wish to read being instantly granted. I knew this was bliss, knew it at the time. Taste isn't nearly so important; it comes in its own time.
Eudora Welty expresses her childhood passion for reading in her work "One Writer's Beginnings." She passionately recalls how she would rush home with library books tucked into her bicycle's basket, unable to wait to dive into the stories. To her, each book represented the joy of instant gratification, fulfilling her eagerness to read. The excitement she felt as she immersed herself in everything from simple tales to classic literature was pure bliss, a feeling that she recognized even in those early moments.
Welty emphasizes that while personal taste in literature may develop over time, the initial thrill of reading is profound and transcends specific preferences. This early enthusiasm nurtured her understanding of storytelling and its importance, shaping her own writing journey. The eagerness to read and explore different narratives laid the foundation for her future as a beloved author.
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