Reminiscences Of A Literary Life

By Thomas Frognall Dibdin

Book Overview

Reminiscences Of A Literary Life is a memoir written by Thomas Frognall Dibdin, a renowned bibliographer and librarian of the early 19th century. In this book, Dibdin shares his experiences and insights into the world of literature, including his encounters with famous authors, book collectors, and publishers.The book is divided into three parts, each covering a different period of Dibdin's life. In the first part, he recounts his childhood and early education, as well as his first encounters with books and reading. The second part focuses on his career as a librarian and bibliographer, and includes anecdotes about his travels, his work at the British Museum, and his interactions with other scholars in the field.The final part of the book is devoted to Dibdin's personal life, including his marriage, his family, and his retirement. Throughout the book, Dibdin provides fascinating insights into the literary culture of his time, and offers a glimpse into the world of book collecting and bibliography.Overall, Reminiscences Of A Literary Life is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literature and book culture, as well as a fascinating memoir of one of the most important bibliographers of the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430472685
• ISBN13: 9781430472681
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 596 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"