Contes pour les bibliophiles by Octave Uzanne
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| Author | Uzanne, Octave, 1851-1931 |
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| Illustrator | Robida, Albert, 1848-1926 |
| LoC No. | 14016160 |
| Title | Contes pour les bibliophiles |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | A Albert Robida, imaigier, épistre dédicatoire -- Un almanach des muses de 1789 -- L'héritage Sigismond -- Le bibliothécaire van der Boëcken, de Rotterdam -- Un roman de chevalerie franco-japonais -- Les romantiques inconnus -- Le carnet de notes de Napoléon Ier -- La fin des livres -- Poudrière et bibliothèque -- L'enfer du chevalier de Kerhany -- Les estrennes du poète Scarron -- Histoires de momies (récits authentiques). |
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| Summary | "Contes pour les bibliophiles" by Octave Uzanne and A. Robida is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. This work centers on the whimsical and often humorous experiences of bibliophiles—those who hold a passionate devotion to books and the art of collecting them. It intertwines themes of rivalry, love, and the eccentricities of book lovers, making it suitable for those with a literary inclination. At the start of the narrative, the authors express their camaraderie and the excitement of collaborating on this collection after engaging discussions about bibliophilia. The opening story introduces us to Raoul Guillemard, a bibliophile distressed by his friend Jules Sigismond's death and the uncertain fate of Sigismond's prized library. Determined to gain access to this collection, Guillemard encounters various challenges, including Sigismond's stipulations in his will regarding the maintenance of the books. The setup hints at a blend of humor and adventure as Guillemard navigates the eccentric world of bibliophiles and the lengths they will go to in pursuit of literary treasures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Bibliomania |
| Subject | Erotic literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61239 |
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 134 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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