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Focusing on the reception of Virgil in early modern Europe, this collection of essays explores the intersections of book history and reading practices. It examines traditional literary values and the influence of rhetoric on criticism. The author highlights the role of title pages, illustrations, and marginalia in shaping interpretations. The volume culminates in four specialized studies that illustrate how these broader themes manifest in specific neo-Latin works from the early modern era, providing a nuanced understanding of literary engagement during this period.
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The Virgilian Tradition, Craig Kallendorf
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- 2019
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- Title
- The Virgilian Tradition
- Subtitle
- Book History and the History of Reading in Early Modern Europe
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Craig Kallendorf
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Publisher
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9781138375147
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Focusing on the reception of Virgil in early modern Europe, this collection of essays explores the intersections of book history and reading practices. It examines traditional literary values and the influence of rhetoric on criticism. The author highlights the role of title pages, illustrations, and marginalia in shaping interpretations. The volume culminates in four specialized studies that illustrate how these broader themes manifest in specific neo-Latin works from the early modern era, providing a nuanced understanding of literary engagement during this period.