Richard Garnett

Essays In Librarianship And Bibliography

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Produktbeschreibung

A quiet revolution in how we understand books begins here. These essays invite the reader into a realm where scholarly inquiry meets the lived practice of collecting, cataloguing, and curating knowledge. Essays In Librarianship And Bibliography offers a concise voyage through library science writing and bibliography methods, tracing the evolution of librarianship practices from nineteenth century england to victorian britain. It is more than a historical sketch; it is a guide to how ideas about books-philology and bibliography, the craft of cataloguing, and the ethics of collecting-shaped the ways libraries serve readers, researchers, and bibliophile collecting circles today. The tone blends keen analysis with reverent curiosity, turning quiet reflections into a useful reference for library studies students, researchers, and seasoned collectors alike. Though out of print for decades, Alpha Editions brings this cultural treasure back for today's generation and for future generations of scholars. Restored with care, it remains faithful to its period voice while speaking directly to contemporary readers. This is not merely a reprint but a collector's item: a tactile, thoughtful meditation on how bibliographic insight can illuminate research and reading alike. Want a work that speaks to both casual readers and classic-literature enthusiasts? This is your gateway to a storied past, a tool for present study, and an invitation to join distinguished circles of bibliophiles and scholars.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 186
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. August 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 279g
• ISBN-13: 9789354943997
• ISBN-10: 9354943993
• Artikelnr.: 62492740

Autorenporträt

Richard Garnett was a distinguished scholar, librarian, biographer, and poet, best known for his role as Keeper of Printed Books at the British Museum from 1890 to 1899. Born on February 27, 1835, in Lichfield, United Kingdom, Garnett was the son of Richard Garnett. Throughout his career, he contributed significantly to the literary and academic world, publishing works on a range of subjects, including literature, philosophy, and history. His most famous works include biographical writings and literary criticism, alongside his poetry and fiction. Garnett's tenure at the British Museum allowed him to deepen his knowledge of printed works and manuscripts, which influenced much of his later writing. He was known for his insightful and thorough research, often blending scholarly rigor with creativity in his approach to both literature and history. Garnett's legacy is marked by his intellectual achievements and his contributions to British libraries, as well as his lasting influence on the study of literature. He passed away on April 13, 1906, in London, leaving behind a significant body of work that continues to be studied today.