
BY - EUGENE FIELD
Introduction
The Chapters in this Book
I. MY FIRST LOVE
II. THE BIRTH OF A NEW PASSION
III. THE LUXURY OF READING IN BED
IV. THE MANIA OF COLLECTING SEIZES ME
V. BALDNESS AND INTELLECTUALITY
VI. MY ROMANCE WITH FIAMMETTA
VII. THE DELIGHTS OF FENDER-FISHING
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.
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.
Subjects

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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