The Love Affairs of a Bibliomaniac

"The Love Affairs of a Bibliomaniac" by Eugene Field, is a compilation of personal essays from the late 1800s that features one man's love of books. The story revolves around a book collector who thinks about his life, the books he loves, and the important times that are connected to his reading interests. At the beginning of the book, the author introduces a funny and thoughtful character who remembers his early experiences with books with fondness and nostalgia. He reminisces about the delight of discovering affection within an old book and his childhood adventures with books. The author also expresses fondness for people from his past, and establishes a tone of lighthearted daydreaming. As the main character examines his relationships with books, his thoughts illustrate the life changing influence of literature and its lasting role in a person's life, balancing humor with genuine emotion.