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# Embalmed genius
- URL: https://www.lorcandempsey.net/embalmed-genius/
- Published: 2004-10-28T21:14:59.000Z
- Updated: 2004-10-28T21:14:59.000Z
- Author: Lorcan Dempsey
- Tags: Books

I was familiar with Newman’s characterization of the library as ‘the embalming of dead genius’. Now, I can see it in context in the online [collection](https://www.newmanreader.org/works/historical/volume3/universities/chapter8.html?ref=lorcandempsey.net) at the National Institute of Newman Studies.