👉 Antiquarianism is a literary and cultural movement that emerged in the 19th century, characterized by an interest in old books, manuscripts, and periodicals. It was particularly popular among intellectuals of the time who sought to preserve historical knowledge and to understand the past through literature. The term "antiquarian" itself refers to those who were interested in reading ancient texts or studying them, often without the modern scientific methods of analysis that are now prevalent. This movement is often associated with a