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16-09-2022
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William Blades
The Enemies of Books
William Blades
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In
"The
Enemies
of
Books,"
William
Blades
examines
the
myriad
threats
that
literature
has
faced
throughout
history,
from
physical
decay
and
neglect
to
the
insidious
influences
of
censorship
and
obscurantism.
Written
in
a
reflective
style
that
echoes
the
contemplative
prose
of
19th-century
essays,
Blades
draws
on
an
array
of
literary
references
and
historical
anecdotes
to
elucidate
the
struggles
of
books
as
both
cultural
artifacts
and
vessels
of
knowledge.
The
work
is
situated
within
the
larger
context
of
the
Victorian
era's
growing
concern
for
preserving
intellectual
heritage
against
a
backdrop
of
social
upheaval
and
technological
advancement,
making
it
an
essential
read
for
bibliophiles
and
scholars
alike.
William
Blades,
a
notable
bibliophile
and
bookmaker
of
the
19th
century,
possessed
an
enduring
passion
for
literature
that
influenced
his
life
and
work.
His
deep
concern
for
the
preservation
of
books,
coupled
with
a
keen
awareness
of
the
eroding
forces
against
them—both
material
and
ideological—propelled
him
to
write
this
seminal
work.
Blades's
own
experiences
in
the
world
of
publishing
and
printing
lend
authenticity
and
urgency
to
his
arguments,
revealing
his
dedication
to
safeguarding
the
written
word.
Readers
who
cherish
the
written
word
will
find
"The
Enemies
of
Books"
an
enlightening
exploration
of
the
fragility
of
literature
and
the
critical
role
it
plays
in
society.
Blades's
masterful
blend
of
scholarship
and
heartfelt
advocacy
compels
us
to
reflect
on
our
own
responsibilities
as
custodians
of
culture.
This
book
not
only
informs
but
also
inspires,
making
it
indispensable
for
anyone
committed
to
preserving
the
literary canon.
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