The Confessions of a Collector

The Confessions of a Collector, written by William Carew Hazlitt in the late 19th century, is an autobiographical account of his journey into bibliophilia. Hazlitt reflects on his family's modest literary background and the influences that shaped his passion for collecting books and literary artifacts. Through personal anecdotes, he narrates his evolution from a mere admirer of books to a knowledgeable bibliographer, detailing both the challenges and joys of book collecting. This work is notable for its intimate exploration of the collector's mindset and the sentimental value of literature.