| Author |
Bury, Richard de, 1287-1345 |
| Translator |
Thomas, Ernest Chester, 1850-1892 |
| Title |
The Love of Books: The Philobiblon of Richard de Bury
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Philobiblon
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"The Love of Books: The Philobiblon of Richard de Bury" by Richard de Bury is a treatise composed in the 14th century that reflects the author's deep reverence and passion for books and learning. This work is not merely an appreciation of literature; it is an argument for the importance of books as the vessels of wisdom and knowledge. De Bury’s enthusiasm for acquiring and preserving books is central to his philosophical discourse, revealing the intrinsic value he places on education and scholarship. The beginning of this treatise introduces Richard de Bury, his stature as a learned bishop, and his love for books, which he links to the advancement of both personal knowledge and the broader church community. He poetically argues that wisdom, embodied within books, surpasses all earthly riches and emphasizes the transformative power of reading. De Bury’s reflections draw on his experiences, evolving into an impassioned plea for the collection, preservation, and appreciation of books that contribute to one’s moral and intellectual growth. His commentary serves as both a personal memoir and an earnest call to action for future generations to become philobiblon—lovers of books. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
Z: Bibliography, Library science
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| Subject |
Book collecting
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| Subject |
Manuscripts, Medieval -- Collectors and collecting
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
626 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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