Project Gutenberg
2012-02-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Rosenbach, A. S. W. (Abraham Simon Wolf)
1876
1952
Rosenbach, Abraham Simon Wolf
Herford, Oliver
1863
1935
Herford, O. (Oliver)
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The Unpublishable Memoirs
The unpublishable memoirs -- The three trees -- The purple hawthorn -- The disappearance of Shakespeare -- The colonial secretary -- In defence of his name -- "The hundred and first story" -- The lady of the breviary -- The evasive pamphlet -- The great discovery -- The fifteen joys of marriage.
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"The Unpublishable Memoirs" by A. S. W. Rosenbach is a fiction work written in the early 20th century. It revolves around the character Robert Hooker, a passionate yet underfunded book collector who finds himself embroiled in humorous and cunning escapades in pursuit of rare and valuable literary treasures. The narrative dives into the world of bibliophiles, exploring themes of desire, deception, and the lengths to which one might go to acquire what one covets. The opening portion introduces Robert Hooker in a moment of despair as he misses out on purchasing a highly sought-after book, the "Unpublishable Memoirs" by Beau Brummel, after a wealthy competitor outbids him. This disappointment ignites a spark within Hooker, leading him to contemplate a more audacious plan: to outwit the affluent collectors around him. He fantasizes about leveraging his intellectual prowess to acquire valuable items, not just books but art and rarities, in increasingly daring ways. The narrative already hints at his mischievous character as he prepares to embark on a series of adventures designed to turn the tables on the wealthy, setting the stage for a humorous exploration of greed and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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