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LoC No.: 17028921
Title: The Reign of the Manuscript
Note: Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Reign of the Manuscript" by Perry Wayland Sinks is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the evolution and significance of manuscript literature, particularly in connection to the invention of the printing press, and its impact on the dissemination of knowledge and culture. It examines the transition from manuscripts to print, following major developments in text composition and the materials used for book-making. The opening of the text establishes the foundational role of the invention of printing in shaping human history and literature. It discusses the limitations and labor-intensive nature of manuscript production prior to printing, emphasizing the significance of movable type introduced by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-15th century. This section sets the stage for a detailed exploration of manuscript literature's history, the human efforts involved in its preservation, and the transition towards a more accessible, printed culture that followed, showcasing the profound shift in the way literature was created and shared among people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sinks, Perry Wayland
EBook No.: 45510
Published: Apr 27, 2014
Downloads: 50
Language: English
Subject: Manuscripts
Subject: Books -- History -- 400-1450
Subject: Paleography
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17028921
Title: The Reign of the Manuscript
Note: Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Reign of the Manuscript" by Perry Wayland Sinks is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the evolution and significance of manuscript literature, particularly in connection to the invention of the printing press, and its impact on the dissemination of knowledge and culture. It examines the transition from manuscripts to print, following major developments in text composition and the materials used for book-making. The opening of the text establishes the foundational role of the invention of printing in shaping human history and literature. It discusses the limitations and labor-intensive nature of manuscript production prior to printing, emphasizing the significance of movable type introduced by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-15th century. This section sets the stage for a detailed exploration of manuscript literature's history, the human efforts involved in its preservation, and the transition towards a more accessible, printed culture that followed, showcasing the profound shift in the way literature was created and shared among people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sinks, Perry Wayland
EBook No.: 45510
Published: Apr 27, 2014
Downloads: 50
Language: English
Subject: Manuscripts
Subject: Books -- History -- 400-1450
Subject: Paleography
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.