The Bibliomaniac's Bride
The story revolves around a bibliomaniac who becomes obsessed with a rare and valuable book. He marries the woman who owns the book, solely to gain possession of it. The wife, however, is aware of her husband's true intentions and decides to take revenge by destroying the book.
By Eugene Field · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Humor · 391 words
First lines
The women-folk are like to books, -- Most pleasing to the eye, Whereon if anybody looks He feels disposed to buy.
I hear that many are for sale, -- Those that record no dates, And such editions as regale The view with colored plates.
What this Textopian page supports
The Bibliomaniac's Bride is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1896 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Humor, Literary Fiction, Satire
- Length: 391 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for The Bibliomaniac's Bride by Eugene Field
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering The Bibliomaniac's Bride?
- How does this poem by Eugene Field fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Poetry first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- Long Meter by Eugene Field
- The Platonic Bassoon by Eugene Field
- The Bibliomaniacs Prayer by Eugene Field
- Little Mistress Sans Merci by Eugene Field
- To The Wolf At The Door by Oliver Herford
- Horace Ii 3 by Eugene Field
Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romanticism — The themes of love and idealization of the beloved reflect romantic ideals.
- Humor — The playful tone and whimsical comparisons between women and books suggest a humorous approach.
- Literary Fiction — The exploration of literary themes and the appreciation of books indicate a focus on literary elements.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Humor · Satire · Literary Fiction · Whimsical · Fantasy · Imaginative · Quirky · Witty · Playful · Lyrical