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Vincent, Leon H. (Leon Henry)
1859
1941
Vincent, Leon Henry
The Bibliotaph, and Other People
The bibliotaph, a portrait not wholly imaginary -- The bibliotaph, his friends, scrapbooks, and 'bins' -- Last words on the bibliotaph -- Thomas Hardy -- A reading in the letters of John Keats -- An Elizabethan novelist -- The autobiography of a fair-minded man -- Concerning a red waistcoat -- Stevenson, the vagabond and the philosopher -- Stevenson's St. Ives.
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"The Bibliotaph and Other People" by Leon H. Vincent is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the eccentricities and passions of book collectors, particularly focusing on the character of the Bibliotaph, a passionate book collector whose life revolves around acquiring and cherishing rare volumes. Vincent blends humor and insight as he reflects on the romantic yet often misunderstood world of bibliophiles. At the start of the collection, the narrative introduces the concept of bibliophilia by painting a vivid picture of the Bibliotaph, a larger-than-life character driven by a deep passion for books. The opening portion details his eccentric behavior, including the whimsical justifications for why one might need multiple copies of the same book. Vincent contrasts different types of book collectors, illustrating their motivations and the complexities of their obsessions. The Bibliotaph's love for books is shown alongside his humorous takes on life, suggesting a deep but playful engagement with the literary world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
Book collectors
Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928
Keats, John, 1795-1821
Lyly, John, 1554?-1606
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804
Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872
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Bibliomania
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