Bibliomania; or Book-Madness / A Bibliographical Romance

Name: Bibliomania; or Book-Madness / A Bibliographical Romance
Author: Thomas Frognall Dibdin

By Thomas Frognall Dibdin

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A satirical and bibliographical miscellany that treats obsessive book collecting as a disease, mixing humorous sketches, catalogue-like anecdotes, and critical commentary. It outlines perceived causes, symptoms, and supposed remedies for book-collecting mania, interweaving fictionalized vignettes of collectors, cataloguing practices, and bibliographical curiosities with learned notes and appendices. The tone balances playful mockery and antiquarian erudition, and the arrangement shifts between epistolary passages, short essays, and illustrative digressions, often including lists, cuts, and annotations aimed at both amusing and instructing readers about the pleasures and pitfalls of bibliophilism.

About the Author

Thomas Frognall Dibdin

Thomas Frognall Dibdin was an English bibliophile and author, renowned for his contributions to the field of bibliography and antiquarian literature. His most notable work, "Bibliomania; or Book-Madness," explores the obsession with book collecting and the culture surrounding it. Dibdin's extensive travels in Europe are documented in his series "A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany," which reflects his deep appreciation for books and libraries. His writings not only provide insight into the literary landscape of his time but also celebrate the art of book collecting, making him a significant figure in the history of bibliophilia.