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“Books do actually consume air and exhale perfumes.”

Quote by Eugene Field

Book:The Works of Eugene Field Vol. VII: The Love Affairs of a Bibliomaniac

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The Works of Eugene Field Vol. VII: The Love Affairs of a Bibliomaniac

This volume is part of a series that showcases the literary works of Eugene Field, a renowned poet and writer of the late 19th century. It includes a selection of his short stories and poems, which often feature whimsical and romantic themes. The title story, 'The Love Affairs of a Bibliomaniac,' is a narrative that explores the romantic adventures of a character who is obsessed with books. more

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Eugene Field was an American writer born on September 2, 1850, and died on November 4, 1895. He is renowned as a prominent children's literature author, known for his warm and imaginative works. more

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