Historical Fiction – Book Collection

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The Library

by LovelyMay — The Library Book by Susan Orlean is a compelling blend of history, investigation, and memoir, centered on the 1986 Los Angeles Public Library fire. Through vivid storytelling, Orlean explores the mystery of the devastating blaze, celebrates the enduring role of libraries in communities, and pays tribute to the passion of librarians who preserve knowledge and culture.
1. THE LIBRARY
  
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2. THE BOOKS OF THE COLLECTOR
  
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3. ILLUSTRATED BOOKS {8}
  
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ILLUSTRATED BOOKS {8}

by LovelyMay — The chapter from "The Library" titled **ILLUSTRATED BOOKS** centers on the evolution of book illustration in England, particularly modern English book-illustration, situating its beginnings in the latter part of the 18th century with Bewick's work in wood engraving and Stothard's illustrative compositions. Despite earlier forms of book illustrations, such as engravings to complement literary works, it argues that the true flourish of imaginative book illustration began with these artists, notably…
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