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THE PHILOBIBLON OF RICHARD DE BURY, VOLUME, VOLUME 1 IBD

ANDREW FLEMING 1853 1943 WEST / RICHARD DE
NABU PRESS
09 / 2011
9781245860888
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Sinopsis

'The Philobiblon of Richard de Bury' is a celebrated medieval treatise on the love of books. Written by Richard de Bury (1287-1345), Bishop of Durham and a passionate bibliophile, this volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of books and learning in the 14th century. De Bury extols the virtues of reading, the importance of preserving knowledge, and the joys of collecting manuscripts. This edition, edited by Andrew Fleming West, provides valuable context and scholarly insights into de Bury?s life and work. 'The Philobiblon' remains an enduring testament to the power of books and their central role in shaping intellectual and cultural life. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of books, medieval studies, and the enduring appeal of literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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