Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1
Isaac D'Israeli
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Length 24 h 3 min
Chapters 140
First published 1881
This is a collection of short essays on literature. Various subjects are discussed, such as libraries, critics, the classics, and all sorts of things which, in the opinion of Mr. Disraeli, a writer or a reader can do right or wrong. Any bibliophile may expect to be entertained and edified by Mr. Disraeli's musings. - Summary by Carolin
Chapters
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On the Life and Writings of Mr. Disraeli, part 1 Read by Jim Locke 22:29
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On the Life and Writings of Mr. Disraeli, part 2 Read by Jim Locke 24:17
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On the Life and Writings of Mr. Disraeli, part 3 Read by Jim Locke 29:22
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Preface Read by JPHarlos 8:55
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Libraries Read by Professor X 25:27
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The Bibliomania Read by Julia Niedermaier 10:05
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Literary Journals Read by Jim Locke 16:30
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Recovery of Manuscripts Read by Barbara Baker 22:39
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Sketches of Criticism Read by Barbara Baker 10:24
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The Persecuted Learned Read by Jim Locke 6:50
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Poverty of the Learned Read by Jim Locke 15:19
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Imprisonment of the Learned Read by Lazlo 7:32
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Amusements of the Learned Read by Jim Locke 9:40
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Portraits of Authors Read by bulbasaur 11:33
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Destruction of Books Read by Jim Locke 35:02
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Some Notices of Lost Works Read by Jason in Panama 6:40
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Quodlibets, or Scholastic Disquisitions Read by Larry Wilson 15:42
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Fame Contemned Read by Anusha Iyer 1:37
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The Six Follies of Science Read by Anusha Iyer 3:47
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Imitators Read by Deon Gines 6:57
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Cicero's Puns Read by Diana Majlinger 5:23
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Prefaces Read by Lisa Reichert 5:53
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Early Printing Read by Greg Giordano 17:18
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Errata Read by Kalynda 11:52
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Patrons Read by Diana Majlinger 6:31
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Poets, Philosophers, and Artists, Made by Accident Read by Mary K Jatkowski 8:56
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Inequalities of Genius Read by Diana Majlinger 2:36
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Geographical Style Read by Jim Locke 3:27
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Legends Read by Kalynda 11:24
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The Port-Royal Society Read by Jim Locke 10:14
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The Progress of Old Age in New Studies Read by Jim Locke 7:12
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Spanish Poetry Read by Anusha Iyer 5:54
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Saint Evremont Read by Jason in Panama 3:18
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Men of Genius Deficient in Conversation Read by Lisa Reichert 5:03
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Vida Read by Anusha Iyer 1:58
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The Scuderies Read by Sonia 10:35
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De La Rochefoucault Read by Tomas Peter 2:33
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Prior's Hans Carvel Read by Tomas Peter 3:03
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The Student in the Metropolis Read by Tomas Peter 3:59
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The Talmud Read by Jim Locke 20:01
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Rabbinical Stories Read by Jim Locke 17:17
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On the Custom of Saluting after Sneezing Read by Julia Niedermaier 5:41
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Bonaventure de Periers Read by Jim Locke 3:27
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Grotius Read by Jim Locke 4:05
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Noblemen Turned Critics Read by Jason in Panama 3:12
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Literary Impostures Read by Jim Locke 24:34
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Cardinal Richelieu Read by Jim Locke 8:13
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Aristotle and Plato Read by Jim Locke 8:20
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Abelard and Eloisa Read by Jim Locke 9:55
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Physiognomy Read by jftocanada 8:12
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Characters Described by Musical Notes Read by Jason in Panama 3:48
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Milton Read by Jim Locke 7:52
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Origin of Newspapers Read by April6090 16:21
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Trials and Proofs of Guilt in Superstitious Ages Read by Lisa Reichert 16:25
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The Inquisition Read by Jim Locke 13:08
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Singularities Observed by Various Nations in Their Repasts Read by Jim Locke 7:25
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Monarchs Read by Jim Locke 6:08
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Of the Titles of Illustrious, Highness, and Excellence Read by Jim Locke 6:18
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Titles of Sovereigns Read by Jim Locke 3:48
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Royal Divinities Read by Tomas Peter 4:10
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Dethroned Monarchs Read by Greg Giordano 8:07
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Feudal Customs Read by April6090 9:10
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Gaming Read by Deon Gines 10:34
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The Arabic Chronicle Read by Jason in Panama 3:39
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Metempsychosis Read by Tomas Peter 6:37
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Spanish Etiquette Read by jftocanada 4:49
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The Goths and the Huns Read by Tomas Peter 1:44
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Vicars of Bray Read by Tomas Peter 2:04
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Douglas Read by Greg Giordano 2:50
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Critical History of Poverty Read by Jim Locke 12:01
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Solomon and Sheba Read by Jason in Panama 2:54
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Hell Read by Jim Locke 8:39
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The Absent Man and Wax-Work Read by Greg Giordano 7:01
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Pasquin and Marforio Read by Sonia 8:49
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Female Beauty and Ornaments Read by Anusha Iyer 5:31
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Modern Platonism Read by Jim Locke 10:24
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Anecdotes of Fashion Read by Lisa Reichert 44:16
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A Senate of Jesuits Read by Jim Locke 5:23
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The Lover's Heart Read by Jim Locke 5:47
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The History of Gloves Read by Holly Jenson 11:46
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Relics of Saints Read by cathar maiden 12:20
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Perpetual Lamps of the Ancients Read by Greg Giordano 3:23
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Natural Productions Resembling Artificial Compositions Read by Jim Locke 7:10
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The Poetical Garland of Julia Read by Jim Locke 5:22
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Tragic Actors Read by Jim Locke 9:12
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Jocular Preachers Read by Jim Locke 9:10
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Masterly Imitators Read by Greg Giordano 10:38
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Edward the Fourth Read by Tomas Peter 5:19
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Elizabeth Read by Lisa Reichert 10:30
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The Chinese Language Read by Anusha Iyer 5:37
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Medical Music Read by Judith Vainman 18:45
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Minute Writing Read by Greg Giordano 5:07
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Numerical Figures Read by Jason in Panama 6:07
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English Astrologers Read by Jim Locke 14:36
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Alchymy Read by Jim Locke 14:48
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Titles of Books Read by Jim Locke 15:13
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Literary Follies Read by Jim Locke 43:53
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Literary Controversy Read by Jim Locke 36:14
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Literary Blunders Read by Jim Locke 21:23
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A Literary Wife Read by Lisa Reichert 26:57
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Dedications Read by Jim Locke 11:53
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Philosophical Descriptive Poems Read by Tomas Peter 6:09
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Pamphlets Read by Jim Locke 13:27
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Little Books Read by Jason in Panama 5:51
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A Catholic's Refutation Read by Tomas Peter 2:30
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The Good Advice of an Old Literary Sinner Read by Tomas Peter 4:57
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Mysteries, Moralities, Farces, and Sotties Read by Sonia 24:52
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Love and Folly, an Ancient Morality Read by Tomas Peter 5:07
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Religious Nouvellettes Read by Jim Locke 16:09
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'Critical Sagacity' and 'Happy Conjecture', Or, Bentley's Milton Read by Tomas Peter 8:07
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A Jansenist Dictionary Read by Jim Locke 7:00
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Manuscripts and Books Read by Jim Locke 5:46
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The Turkish Spy Read by Jason in Panama 6:35
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Spenser, Jonson, and Shakespeare Read by Holly Jenson 5:05
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Ben Jonson, Feltham, and Randolph Read by Jim Locke 12:15
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Ariosto and Tasso Read by Jim Locke 15:26
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Bayle Read by Jim Locke 6:53
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Cervantes Read by jftocanada 2:26
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Magliabechi Read by Tomas Peter 7:16
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Abridgers Read by Jim Locke 7:31
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Professors of Plagiarism and Obscurity Read by Jim Locke 8:11
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Literary Dutch Read by ksoules 7:29
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The Productions of the Mind not Seizable by Creditors Read by Jason in Panama 3:02
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Critics Read by Jim Locke 5:28
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Anecdotes of Censured Authors Read by Jim Locke 9:40
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Virginity Read by Jim Locke 3:44
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A Glance into the French Academy Read by Jim Locke 11:16
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Poetical and Grammatical Deaths Read by Sonia 11:01
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Scarron Read by Sonia 14:58
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Peter Corneille Read by Sonia 12:15
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Poets Read by Jim Locke 29:45
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Romances Read by Jim Locke 27:03
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The Astrea Read by April6090 8:16
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Poets Laureat Read by Tomas Peter 7:17
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Angelo Politian Read by Jim Locke 8:39
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Original Letter of Queen Elizabeth Read by Jim Locke 4:07
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Anne Bullen Read by Jim Locke 3:12
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James the First Read by Tomas Peter 13:37
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General Monk and his Wife Read by Larry Wilson 2:45
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Philip and Mary Read by Jason in Panama 5:47
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