At the library table by Adrian H. Joline
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"At the Library Table" by Adrian H. Joline is a collection of essays and reflections written in the early 20th century. The text explores the author's passion for books, libraries, and literary figures, capturing the subtleties and nuances of a bibliophile's existence. Through his keen observations, Joline reflects on the nature of book ownership, the significance of autographs, and the relationships that readers develop with their books and authors. At the start
of the book, the author introduces his musings while sitting at the library table, reflecting on the nature of book ownership and the culture surrounding books in society. He questions whether most people truly engage with their libraries, or if they simply enjoy the aesthetic and prestige of book possession. Joline discusses various perceptions of readers and their interests, from the average man’s indifference towards less popular literature to the fervent pursuit of autographs by collectors. This opening sets the stage for deeper explorations of literary life and personal anecdotes that provide a humorous and insightful critique of bookish culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Joline, Adrian H. (Adrian Hoffman), 1850-1912 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 09032660 |
| Title | At the library table |
| Original Publication | Boston: Richard D. Badger, 1909, pubdate 1910. |
| Contents | At the library table -- The deliberations of a Dofob -- In a library corner -- Of the old fashion -- William Harrison Ainsworth -- George P. R. James. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing, Charlene Taylor, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Books and reading |
| Subject | Ainsworth, William Harrison, 1805-1882 |
| Subject | James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford), 1801?-1860 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75216 |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 482 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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