The Bibliomaniac by Charles Nodier
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"The Bibliomaniac" by Charles Nodier is a novella written during the late 19th century, specifically in 1894. This whimsical literary work explores the obsessive passion for books, encapsulated in the character of Theodore, a bibliomaniac who prioritizes his love of books above all else. The book intricately balances humor and melancholy as it delves into the eccentricities and ultimate ironies within the lives of book collectors and bibliophiles. The story follows Theodore,
a man entirely consumed by his obsession with books, to the point of neglecting all other aspects of life. As he isolates himself from society, his obsession spirals into a form of madness, culminating in "bibliomania." The narrative intertwines Theodore’s comical interactions with a cast of characters, including fellow bibliomaniacs and a physician who observes his condition, along with nostalgic reflections on the literary culture of the past. Ultimately, the narrative paints a poignant picture of a man's downfall, underlining the bittersweet relationship between bibliophiles and the books they cherish, concluding with Theodore's demise over a mere third of a line that has driven him into despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nodier, Charles, 1780-1844 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Vallery-Radot, René, 1853-1933 |
| Illustrator | Leloir, Maurice, 1853-1940 |
| Translator | Wright, Mabel Osgood, 1859-1934 |
| LoC No. | 06044090 |
| Uniform Title | Le bibliomane. English |
| Title | The Bibliomaniac |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Bibliomania |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66552 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-66552-8 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 491 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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