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Joline, Adrian H. (Adrian Hoffman)
1850
1912
Joline, Adrian Hoffman
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At the library table
$aBoston :$bRichard D. Badger, $c1909, pubdate 1910.
At the library table -- The deliberations of a Dofob -- In a library corner -- Of the old fashion -- William Harrison Ainsworth -- George P. R. James.
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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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Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Ainsworth, William Harrison, 1805-1882
James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford), 1801?-1860
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