De Libris - Austin Dobson - Bog

De Libris: Prose and Verse is a collection of writings by Austin Dobson, an English poet and essayist who lived from 1840 to 1921. The book includes a selection of Dobson's prose and poetry, covering a range of topics such as literature, art, history, and society. The prose pieces include essays, reviews, and biographical sketches of literary figures such as Samuel Johnson, William Hogarth, and Robert Burns. The poetry section features Dobson's original poems, as well as translations of French and Italian poets. The book is a reflection of Dobson's literary interests and his skill as a writer, showcasing his wit, humor, and erudition. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Victorian-era literature and culture.M. Rouquet's book is a rare duodecimo of some two hundred pages, bound in sheep, which, in the copy before us, has reached that particular stage of disintegration when the scarfskin, without much persuasion, peels away in long strips.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.