Abstract
Eugene Field (1850-1895) was a popular humorist and newspaperman who worked in Missouri, Colorado and Illinois. He is often called the "Poet of Childhood." The Love Affairs of a Bibliomaniac (1896), published just after Field's death, is about his constant search for lovely books. Field treasured beautiful books and had a library lined with rare and unusual volumes. He frequently worked diligently with various colored inks decorating the first letter of a poem. His sketches on the delights, adventures, and misadventures connected with bibliomania were published in "The Love Affairs of a Bibliomaniac"
Original language | American English |
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State | Published - Jun 18 2022 |
Keywords
- bibliomania
- Eugene Field
- bibliomaniac
- Poet of Childhood
- Book Collecting
Disciplines
- Social and Behavioral Sciences