Bookworm's Love Affair

Author: (USA) Eugene Field / Qin Chuan'an
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Engaging with books is a fulfilling and warm journey. Throughout history, countless book lovers have become utterly immersed in it, unable to extricate themselves. American poet and columnist Eugene Field was one who loved books even more than women. In this posthumous work, one can find the shared joys and sorrows of all book enthusiasts, their deep affection for books. The Love Affair of a Bookworm is a heartwarming tale about books. Engaging with books is a fulfilling and warm journey, and throughout history, countless book lovers have become utterly immersed in it, unable to extricate themselves. American poet and columnist Eugene Field was one such person. Although revered as the "father of the personal column," Eugene Field secured a place in literary history as a "children's poet." He was also a renowned book collector and had deep insights into the joys and sorrows of book lovers. Searching for and visiting bookstores, reading, and writing about books—these experiences are like drinking water, with the warmth or coolness known only to oneself. Field himself stated that writing this book was his "most important work in his life." The book follows the memories of an elderly book lover as its main thread, guiding readers into a magical world of books. Stories about book versions and anecdotes of book enthusiasts are told in a gentle yet profound manner, expressing the deep emotions and heartfelt sentiments of a book lover. Yet, fate was not kind. After completing the 19th chapter of this book, Field passed away suddenly in his sleep at the age of 45. The melody of Guangling became a final, unforgettable echo.