| Author |
Dibdin, Thomas Frognall, 1776-1847 |
| LoC No. |
53000032
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| Title |
Bibliomania; or Book-Madness
A Bibliographical Romance
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Bibliomania; or Book-Madness" by Thomas Frognall Dibdin is a bibliographical romance written in the early 19th century. This unique work explores the passionate obsession with book collecting, humorously framing the pursuit as a kind of "disease." Through his narrative, Dibdin aims to illuminate the complex interplay between literature, collectors, and the broader cultural implications of bibliomania. The opening portion of the text begins with an advertisement for its reprint, hinting at the extensive alterations and additions made compared to earlier versions. Dibdin reflects on the passage of time since the first publication, noting the many bibliomaniacs who have passed away since then. He outlines the intentions of the work: to provide a history of this "fatal disease" as well as to propose a remedy. Dibdin introduces the idea that bibliomania, characterized by an insatiable thirst for books, has afflicted notable historical figures, framing it as an affliction that thrives amid society's changing tastes and habits. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the lives and passions of bibliophiles throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
Z: Bibliography, Library science
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| Subject |
Book collecting
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| Subject |
Bibliography
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| Subject |
Bibliomania
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| Subject |
Books -- Prices
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28540 |
| Release Date |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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