The Book-Bills of Narcissus An Account Rendered by Richard Le Gallienne

"The Book-Bills of Narcissus" by Richard Le Gallienne is a 19th-century novel that uses an autobiographical style to tell the story of Narcissus, a young man whose life is explored through the memories of the narrator. The book starts with the narrator considering how memories shape us; these reflections are prompted by a bootmaker's comment about old men's boots, which then serve as a lens for looking at Narcissus's life. The narrator finds book-bills that Narcissus collected, and they reveal Narcissus's passions and complex personality, which shapes the story as it shifts between past events and present reflections on youth and friendship. A visit to an old bookshop sets the foundation for the story and introduces Narcissus as a captivating figure whose intellectual charm influences the events in their intertwined lives.