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A Noble Madness: The Dark Side Of Collecting From Antiquity To at this moment by James Delbourgo
Brand fresh Arc Copy
Paperback
Genre: History

A captivating history of obsessive collectors: from ancient looters and idolaters to fin de siècle decadents, Freudian psychos, and hoarders.

Collectors are often praised for their taste in art or contributions to science, and considered remarkable public benefactors. But collectors have also been seen as dangerous obsessives who love objects too much. Why? From looters and idolaters to fin de siècle decadents and Freudian psychos, A Noble Madness is a captivating history of obsessive collectors from ancient times to today.

From Roman emperors lusting after statues to latest-day hoarders, award-winning author James Delbourgo tells the extraordinary story of fanatical collectors throughout history. He explains how the idea first emerged that when we look at someone’s collection, we see a portrait of their soul: complex, intriguing, yet possibly insane.

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