A Bookman's Budget is a collection of essays and literary criticism written by Austin Dobson and originally published in 1917. The book consists of 28 chapters, each of which discusses a different aspect of literature, ranging from Shakespeare and the Elizabethan era to the contemporary poetry of Dobson's time. The essays are written in Dobson's signature style, which is characterized by its wit, erudition, and charm. The author draws on his extensive...