In this opinion piece, Tony Afejuku reflects on the habit of re-reading old books and the works of authors such as Shakespeare, Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, JP Clark, Obafemi Awolowo and Nnamdi Azikiwe. He notes that first readings are often cursory, focused on story or narration, and that repeated readings are necessary for deeper understanding. The writer also mentions reading men, suggesting a parallel between interpreting texts and understanding people. The article appears to be a personal essay on the value of revisiting literary works.
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