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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early English printing and the literary landscape of 15th-century Europe. It presents a unique collection of prefaces and epilogues written by William Caxton, a pioneering figure in the history of printing, as he introduces some of the most important works he translated and published. These writings provide valuable insights into Caxtonââ â¢s personal motivations and his understanding of the literary tastes of his time. He reveals his struggles with translation, his desire to satisfy both the elite and the common reader, and his deep respect for the literary giants whose works he sought to make accessible to a wider audience. The book also reveals Caxton's keen awareness of the changing nature of the English language and his attempts to standardize it for the burgeoning printing industry. This collection of writings stands as a testament to Caxton's vision and his contributions to the development of English literature and the art of printing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331359562_0
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