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“Henry Widener picks up his copy of Bacon's Essays, the 1598 edition, which is quoted by Robert Davenport Hines as a touching incident in book collecting.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: class behavior in crisis
For: Readers interested in social dynamics and historical events
Key quote: “A fellow bibliophile has called this the most touching, most pathetic, with all the most glorious incident in the romance of book collecting.”
The host mentions 'Bacon's Essays' in the context of discussing how different classes react in a crisis, particularly highlighting the behavior of millionaires during the Titanic disaster. The reference serves to illustrate the contrast between social norms and individual actions in life-threatening situations.
“Harry is carrying a 1598 edition of Francis Bacon's Essays, which he'd bought for £260.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: Francis Bacon's Essays
For: Readers interested in historical literature and the Titanic.
Key quote: “He's carrying a 1598 edition of Francis Bacon's Essays, which he'd bought for £260.”
The host mentions Francis Bacon's 'Essays' in the context of a character who is a bibliophile and carries a valuable edition on the Titanic. This reference highlights the cultural significance of literature among the wealthy elite of that era.