A thorough reference that gathers the most curious, scarce, and important books across Latin, Greek, and several other languages, with sharp notes and anecdotes to inform every reading choice.
This volume offers an organized survey of classic and scholarly works, from ancient editions to early printings. It combines bibliographic detail with brief critical context, helping readers understand a work’s significance, provenance, and the printers behind it.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on Greek and Latin classics, including literature by celebrated authors such as Cicero, Ovid, Horace, and Aristotle. The selections in this collection were printed in the years after the development of the printing press, and so they provide valuable insight into the evolution of the printed book in Europe. This book includes not only the texts of these works but also essays that provide critical analysis of their significance and influence in the development of Western literature and thought. The author provides a detailed look at how these works were printed and disseminated, as well as their reception and impact on the development of classical scholarship. The contents of this book are essential reading for anyone interested in the history of literature, book history, or the classics. 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 9781334293689_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334293689
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