Boswelliana

/bɑːzwɛliˈɑːnə/ noun

Definition

A collection of writings about James Boswell, or writings and materials related to his work and life.

Etymology

From Boswell plus the suffix '-ana' (meaning a collection of miscellaneous items related to a particular person or subject). This Latin-derived suffix is used for curated collections like 'Americana' or 'Victoriana'.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-ana' comes from the Latin practice of naming collections after their subjects—'Boswelliana' is a sophisticated term for 'stuff about Boswell,' and it's still used by scholars and librarians for themed collections.

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