Bizarre Quote by Gustave Flaubert
“He loved a book because it was a book; he loved its odor, its form, its title. What he loved in a manuscript was its old illegible date, the bizarre and strange Gothic characters, the heavy gilding which loaded its drawings. It was its pages covered with dust — dust of which he breathed the sweet and tender perfume with delight.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sentimental Education, Gustave Flaubert, 1869
He cherishes books for their physical and sensory qualities, not just content.
In simple terms: Loves books for look, smell, and feel.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate the tactile joy of reading.
Themes
aesthetics
nostalgia
literature
Mood
reflective
warm
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- library design
- bookstore ambience
- personal reading rituals
Key Concepts
sensory experience
material culture
book collecting
Questions to Reflect On
- How do physical books enhance reading?
- What role does scent play in memory?
A Different Perspective
Some may prioritize content over form.
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