Bool Lovers' Verse: Being Songs of Books and Bookmen Compiled From English and American Authors (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Howard S. Ruddy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483846392 ISBN 13: 9780483846395

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A playful love letter to books told in song and rhyme. Discover a rich chorus of verses that celebrate readers, collectors, and bibliophiles alike.

This edition gathers songs and poems about the joy, humor, and wisdom found between the covers. It brings together voices from many authors, all centered on the life of books, libraries, and the people who cherish them. If you delight in poetry that honors literature and the book world, you’ll find a welcoming companion in this anthology.

The book invites you to wander through shelves of light verse and thoughtful reflections, all built around the enduring magic of reading. It’s a celebration of reading as a shared, lifelong hobby and a window into the culture of book lovers.

• A wide range of poems about books, libraries, and bookmen
• Witty and affectionate takes on bibliophilia and collecting
• Short, accessible pieces that are easy to enjoy in a busy day
• A window into the book world’s humor, charm, and reverence

Ideal for readers who love poetry and anyone who has ever felt the pull of a well-loved volume.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483846392
• ISBN 13: 9780483846395
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 245