L'art d'aimer les livres et de les connaître: lettres à un jeune bibliophile
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"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.)
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| Author | Le Petit, Jules, 1845-1915 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Gérardin, François-Alexandre-Alfred, -1905 |
| Title | L'art d'aimer les livres et de les connaître: lettres à un jeune bibliophile |
| Credits |
Produced by Clarity, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Book collecting |
| Subject | Bibliographical literature -- Bibliography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63496 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63496-8 |
| Release Date | Oct 18, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 380 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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