02297cam a22003373u 4500 21615 UtSlPG 20260610133510.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Disraeli, Isaac, 1766-1848 Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-05-26 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1" by Isaac Disraeli is a literary collection written in the early 19th century. This work is a compilation of engaging insights and anecdotes related to the literary, artistic, and political realms, reflecting a deep appreciation for the history of literature and its notable figures. Disraeli's exploration emphasizes the importance of books, libraries, and notable authorship while melding criticism with biographical anecdotes. The opening of the volume introduces the idea of libraries and their essential role in the preservation and promotion of literature throughout history. Disraeli recounts the grandeur and importance of libraries from ancient times, highlighting famous collectors and the evolution of book collection into an art form. He comments on the passion for literature that drives both the preservationists and collectors, acknowledging the follies of those who collect for show rather than for genuine intellectual curiosity. This sets the stage for a broader discourse on the power and influence of literature, inviting readers to reflect on their own relationship with books. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English literature -- History and criticism Literature -- Anecdotes Litterateurs Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804-1881 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21615 62761 62761