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The library at night

by Alberto Manguel

This collection of essays examines the historical and philosophical significance of the library, exploring its role as an organised repository of human knowledge. It reflects on the personal and cultural impact of building book collections.

Accession 26226 ISBN 9780300139143 Publisher Yale University Press
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