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Title: L'art d'aimer les livres et de les connaître: lettres à un jeune bibliophile
Note: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "L'art d'aimer les livres et de les connaître: lettres à un jeune bibliophile" by Jules Le Petit is a collection of letters written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a guide for young bibliophiles, sharing insights, experiences, and advice on the appreciation and collection of books. Through his correspondence, the author offers valuable reflections on developing a discerning taste in literature and the intricacies of bibliophilia. At the start of the text, the author introduces the concept of guiding a young amateur in the world of book collecting, emphasizing the transition from casual reading to a deeper appreciation of books as physical artifacts. He highlights the importance of understanding the nuances of bibliophilia, such as the quality of editions and the joy found in carefully curated collections. The letter format allows for personal anecdotes and philosophical musings, illustrating how a love for books can provide solace and companionship throughout life's challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Le Petit, Jules, 1845-1915
Illustrator: Gérardin, François-Alexandre-Alfred, -1905
EBook No.: 63496
Published: Oct 18, 2020
Downloads: 49
Language: French
Subject: Book collecting
Subject: Bibliographical literature -- Bibliography
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: L'art d'aimer les livres et de les connaître: lettres à un jeune bibliophile
Note: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Clarity, Eleni Christofaki and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "L'art d'aimer les livres et de les connaître: lettres à un jeune bibliophile" by Jules Le Petit is a collection of letters written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a guide for young bibliophiles, sharing insights, experiences, and advice on the appreciation and collection of books. Through his correspondence, the author offers valuable reflections on developing a discerning taste in literature and the intricacies of bibliophilia. At the start of the text, the author introduces the concept of guiding a young amateur in the world of book collecting, emphasizing the transition from casual reading to a deeper appreciation of books as physical artifacts. He highlights the importance of understanding the nuances of bibliophilia, such as the quality of editions and the joy found in carefully curated collections. The letter format allows for personal anecdotes and philosophical musings, illustrating how a love for books can provide solace and companionship throughout life's challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Le Petit, Jules, 1845-1915
Illustrator: Gérardin, François-Alexandre-Alfred, -1905
EBook No.: 63496
Published: Oct 18, 2020
Downloads: 49
Language: French
Subject: Book collecting
Subject: Bibliographical literature -- Bibliography
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.