William Carew Hazlitt

The Confessions of a Collector (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring the Mind of a Bibliophile: An Intimate Journey into the World of Collecting Literary Treasures

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Confessions of a Collector," William Carew Hazlitt offers a captivating exploration of the world of book collecting, art, and antiquities through a series of reflective essays. With his lucid prose and a keenly analytical lens, Hazlitt deftly navigates the intricate motivations and emotional investments associated with the act of collecting. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, this work illuminates the intersection of personal identity and cultural heritage, evoking the era's burgeoning interest in literary and artistic treasures. The fluidity of his narrative, interspersed with anecdotes and insightful critiques, showcases both the joys and sorrows that accompany the collector's journey, embedding the publication firmly within the context of literary and social history of the time. William Carew Hazlitt, a recognized bibliophile and literary critic, was deeply influenced by his family's rich literary heritage, including his father, the renowned essayist William Hazlitt. This familial backdrop fueled his passion for literature and antiquities, leading him to produce a work that transcends mere cataloging. Hazlitt's engaged contemplation reflects a life spent immersed in the world of books, marking him as a significant figure in the study of literary collection and the broader cultural discourse surrounding it. For readers'Äîbe they avid collectors, bibliophiles, or those intrigued by the relationship between identity and material culture'Äî"The Confessions of a Collector" proves to be an indispensable text. Hazlitt's insights resonate with anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the motivations behind collecting, as well as the interplay between personal passion and the broader cultural narrative. This work serves as both an informative guide and a philosophical meditation, making it a must-read in the realms of literary criticism and cultural history.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 267
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066204730
• Artikelnr.: 58755487

Autorenporträt

William Carew Hazlitt, a.k.a. W. Carew Hazlitt, was an English attorney, writer, editor, and bibliographer. He was the great-grandson of Unitarian pastor and author William Hazlitt, and the son of William Hazlitt, registrar and barrister, as well as the grandson of essayist and critic William Hazlitt. After completing his education at the Merchant Taylors' School, William Carew Hazlitt was admitted to the Inner Temple bar in 1861. Handbook to the Popular, Poetical and Dramatic Literature of Great Britain: From the Invention of Printing to the Restoration (1867) is one of Hazlitt's numerous books. In addition, he wrote Old Cookery Books and Ancient Cuisine (1886) and The History of the Venetian Republic: Her Rise, Her Greatness, and Her Civilization (1860). Elliot Stock, London, 1887, The Book-Lover's Library, Gleanings in Old Garden Literature, is of much utility, historical interest, and pleasure to gardeners and collectors of herbals, etc. A Bibliography of Gardening Literature, 1603-1800, as well as one on herbal remedies and beekeeping, is included in the book's last chapter. The book mostly discusses gardening in Europe and how it was adopted and altered in Britain between the 15th and the 17th centuries. His A Dictionary of Faiths and Folk Lore is extensive in breadth and quirky in its choice. Reeves & Turner, 1905. OCLC 647632425., which conserves proof of a variety of long-gone traditional traditions.