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Curiosities of literature (Volume I)

Curiosities of literature (Volume I)

Disraeli, Isaac

Paperback

Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9353704820
ISBN13: 9789353704827
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 1 2019
Pages: 412
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.92 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Step into the back rooms of the library, where scandals, marginalia, and forgotten fashions of reading still whisper. Small stories, big literary delights. In Curiosities of Literature (Volume I), Isaac Disraeli gathers a literary essays collection that roams freely through book history curiosities and the odd corners of scholarship. Part antiquarian miscellany anthology, part literary anecdotes compendium, these brisk pieces trace how books are made, read, lost, censored, misattributed, and rediscovered. You will meet writers and literary trivia in equal measure: the habits of authors, the accidents of fame, and the strange afterlives of texts. Disraeli writes with a light, conversational intelligence that recalls a Charles Lamb essay style, yet he can turn sharply toward judgement in the tradition of Samuel Johnson literary criticism. First published amid Georgian era literary culture and cherished in 19th century British literature, this volume helped define the idea of the literary essay as both entertainment and reference, drawing on the lore of rare books and manuscripts. For the curious browser, it is a fireside read to dip into; for collectors, a shelf staple; for anyone needing a reference for literature students, it is rich with names, contexts, and leads to follow. It also makes a thoughtful gift for book lovers who prefer their classics alive with gossip, craft, and learning. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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