Books and Bookmen

Name: Books and Bookmen
Author: Andrew Lang

By Andrew Lang

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A series of essays and sketches on book-collecting, bibliographical curiosities, and the culture surrounding books, mixing learned history, personal anecdote, and light satire. Topics include the history and appeal of small seventeenth-century Elzevir editions, rare bindings and book-collectors’ foibles, parish-register oddities, bibliomania in France, literary forgeries, and whimsical examinations of Japanese ghost-books and library phantoms. Interspersed are reflections on women as readers and collectors, practical notes on title-pages and ornaments, and playful poems that underline the unattainable nature of prized volumes. The tone alternates between instructive erudition and comic gossip about bookmen.

About the Author

Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, known for his contributions to folklore and mythology. He is perhaps best recognized for his work "A Collection of Ballads," which showcases his interest in traditional narratives. Lang was a prolific writer, producing numerous essays and books on various subjects, including history and literature. His literary style often blended humor with scholarly insight, making his works accessible to a broad audience. In addition to his original writings, he is celebrated for his role in popularizing fairy tales through his collections, which have become integral to the study of folklore.