Afterword: Ten Pound Poms.

The article focuses on the themes of migration, belonging, and the portability of books, particularly in the context of John Emmerson's collection. Topics include Emmerson's collection as a reflection of historical travel and global trade, the concept of books as portable objects, and the tensions b...

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Publicado en:Parergon Vol. 41; no. 2; pp. 217 - 224
Autor principal: Smith, Emma
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Australian & New Zealand Association for Medieval & Early Modern Studies 2024
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Sumario:The article focuses on the themes of migration, belonging, and the portability of books, particularly in the context of John Emmerson's collection. Topics include Emmerson's collection as a reflection of historical travel and global trade, the concept of books as portable objects, and the tensions between preservation and mobility in library collections. It also examines how collections can embody the dynamics of displacement and historical translocation.