The Love Affairs of a Bibliomaniac

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The Love Affairs of a Bibliomaniac

by Eugene Field

EN·~3 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total
1

BY - EUGENE FIELD

0:01
2

Introduction

8:12
3

The Chapters in this Book

0:48
4

I. MY FIRST LOVE

10:12
5

II. THE BIRTH OF A NEW PASSION

11:54
6

III. THE LUXURY OF READING IN BED

11:03
7

IV. THE MANIA OF COLLECTING SEIZES ME

10:51
8

V. BALDNESS AND INTELLECTUALITY

10:47
9

VI. MY ROMANCE WITH FIAMMETTA

9:52
10

VII. THE DELIGHTS OF FENDER-FISHING

11:29

Description

A witty, self‑reflective portrait emerges of a man whose life is measured in the pages he chases and the shelves he fills. Through lively anecdotes and playful verses, the narrator sketches the quirks of a devoted book‑hunter: the thrill of spotting a rare volume, the humor of bargaining with fate, and the gentle mockery he offers to fellow collectors. The voice is warm and conspiratorial, inviting listeners to share in the absurd joy of treating each new tome as a treasured confidante.

When the author’s brother finally sets pen to paper, his waning health is rekindled by the sheer excitement of beginning a new story about love affairs with books. The early chapters brim with charming exaggerations, witty proclamations, and a heartfelt confession that the obsession is as much about belonging as it is about ownership. Listeners will delight in the blend of satire and sincerity, feeling the pulse of a lifelong bibliophile whose greatest romance is with the printed word itself.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (211K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charles Keller

Release date

1996-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Eugene Field

Eugene Field

1850–1895

Best remembered for warm, playful poems for children, this American writer also brought wit and mischief to newspaper readers across the Midwest. His work mixes tenderness, humor, and a sharp ear for everyday life.

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