Énigmes et découvertes bibliographiques

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Jacob, P. L., 1806-1884

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Énigmes et découvertes bibliographiques" by P. L. Jacob is a bibliographic treatise likely written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the intricacies of book collecting, authorship, and literary history, focusing on the significance of rare texts and engaging with debates surrounding their attribution. It intertwines discussions of notable literary figures with the personal reflections of the author, likely intended for bibliophiles and scholars. The opening of the text introduces the reader to themes of bibliophilia and the author's relationship with a friend who has recently disbanded his impressive book collection, reflecting on the enduring nature of one's passion for literature. Jacob emphasizes the transformation of tastes among collectors, especially when considering historical manuscripts and editions. He presents an analysis of a literary enigma associated with the "Quinze Joies de mariage," providing hints on its authorship and diving into interpretations that highlight the complexity of bibliographic studies, particularly in connecting authors and their works over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Laurent Vogel, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)

Notes:

• Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
• Release date is 2020-09-20