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100	1		_aMaclaren, Ian, _d1850-1907
245	1	0	_aBooks and Bookmen
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2002
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2002-06-01
508			_aTranscribed from the 1912 James Nisbet & Co. edition by David Price
520			_a"Books and Bookmen" by Ian Maclaren is a reflective essay written in the early 20th century, specifically during the Edwardian era. This collection of essays explores the relationship between readers, their books, and the larger literary world. Maclaren delves into the nature of book collecting and reading, presenting an affectionate portrait of those who cherish literature, while distinguishing between mere book ownership and the deeper connection felt by true bookmen. In "Books and Bookmen," Maclaren articulately conveys the emotional bond that readers form with their beloved books, contrasting the superficiality of mere collectors with the genuine passion of those who engage deeply with literature. He shares anecdotes and personal reflections, revealing how books can serve as companions that provide solace and inspiration throughout life's journey. The text also critiques contemporary literary trends, favoring lasting classics over transient popular works. Overall, Maclaren celebrates the bookman’s insatiable quest for knowledge, wisdom, and beauty found within the pages of literature, emphasizing the personal significance of the literary world in shaping one’s character and thoughts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBooks and reading
653			_aBook collectors
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3256
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