A Bookman’s Letters (1913)

A Bookman’s Letters (1913)

William Robertson Nicoll

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120109217
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A Bookman’s Letters is a collection of essays by William Robertson Nicoll, a Scottish author and editor. The book was first published in 1913 and contains a series of letters written by Nicoll to various literary figures, including Robert Louis Stevenson, John Ruskin, and Thomas Carlyle. The essays cover a wide range of topics related to literature, including book collecting, literary criticism, and the role of the writer in society. Nicoll’s writing is characterized by his deep passion for books and his love of the written word. Throughout the book, Nicoll shares his insights into the works of various authors, including Shakespeare, Dickens, and George Eliot. He also discusses the importance of libraries and the role they play in preserving the written word for future generations. A Bookman’s Letters is a fascinating glimpse into the world of literature in the early 20th century. Nicoll’s writing is both insightful and entertaining, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature and the written word.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.

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