| Author |
Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
| Title |
The Library
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Library_(book)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1881 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"The Library" by Andrew Lang is a bibliographic exploration written during the late 19th century. The text serves as a delightful guide for bibliophiles, detailing the joys, perils, and pleasures associated with the art of book collecting. It showcases the deep connection between collectors and their treasures, emphasizing literature as both a passion and an investment. The opening of the book sets the stage by presenting an "Apology for the Book-Hunter," where Lang argues for the merits of collecting books and the affection book enthusiasts have for their finds. He discusses the fundamental appeal of literature, the various tastes of collectors, and the thrill of uncovering rare volumes amidst the chaos of book stalls. Lang paints a vivid picture of the experiences and emotions tied to book hunting, from the satisfaction of a well-captured bargain to the inevitable sadness of losing treasured books or collections. The prose is rich with anecdotal wisdom, making a case for the valuable connection between the collector, the collection, and the stories embodied in each printed page. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
Z: Bibliography, Library science
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| Subject |
Books
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| Subject |
Book collecting
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2018 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 5, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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