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Greek Classics (SparkNotes Literatu by Sparknotes

Aldus Manutius (c. 1451-1515) was the most important and innovative scholarly publisher of the Renaissance. His Aldine Press was responsible for more first editions of classical literature, philosophy and science than any other publisher before or since. Aldus was particularly concerned to preserve through the printer's art the most important remains of Greek literature that had survived the age of the manuscript book, and to provide the literati of his own time with the tools they needed to keep the knowledge of Greek alive. This edition contains all of Aldus's prefaces to his editions of the Greek classics, translated for the first time into English, along with other illustrative writings by his collaborators. They provide unique insight into the world of scholarly publishing in Renaissance Venice.

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ISBN 13	9781411400337
ISBN 10	141140033X
Title	Greek Classics (SparkNotes Literatu
Author	Sparknotes
Series	Sparknotes Literature Guide Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	SparkNotes
Year published	2004-01-22
Number of pages	352
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