Curiosities of Literature Volume 2 is a book written by Isaac D'Israeli, a British writer and scholar, and first published in 1824. This volume is a continuation of the first volume, which was published in 1791, and it contains a collection of fascinating and unusual stories, anecdotes, and historical accounts related to literature, language, and culture. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different topic. For example, there are chapters on literary hoaxes, literary forgeries, literary suicides, curious literary coincidences, and literary dreams. The stories and accounts in this book are drawn from a wide range of sources, including ancient and modern literature, history, and popular culture. One of the most interesting aspects of this book is the way in which D'Israeli weaves together different stories and anecdotes to create a larger narrative about the history of literature and culture. For example, he discusses the connections between Shakespeare and the Rosicrucians, the influence of the Arabian Nights on European literature, and the role of literary piracy in the early modern period. Overall, Curiosities of Literature Volume 2 is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of literature and culture. D'Israeli's writing is engaging and informative, and his collection of stories and anecdotes is sure to captivate readers of all ages.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
