My book of Memory: A commonplace book

by Robin P. Williams

From as early as the twelfth century and into the eighteenth century, it was a normal practice while reading to keep a small book handy in which to write commonplaces-"sentences grave and serious," or striking, notable, or poignant passages-that one might find while reading. As opposed to a journal or a diary, a commonplace book is a collection of wisdom discovered in the world, particularly "virtuous" thoughts to share and live by. One is expected...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08WP27FDJ
• ISBN13: 9798709844063
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"