Aldus Manutius was a renowned Italian printer and publisher who lived during the Renaissance period. His most famous work was the Thesaurus Cornucopiae, a Latin dictionary that was published in 1496. This book is a comprehensive study of the Thesaurus Cornucopiae and its creator, Aldus Manutius.The book begins with an introduction to Aldus Manutius and his life, including his education, career, and achievements. It then delves into the creation of the Thesaurus Cornucopiae, providing a detailed analysis of the dictionary's ...
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Aldus Manutius was a renowned Italian printer and publisher who lived during the Renaissance period. His most famous work was the Thesaurus Cornucopiae, a Latin dictionary that was published in 1496. This book is a comprehensive study of the Thesaurus Cornucopiae and its creator, Aldus Manutius.The book begins with an introduction to Aldus Manutius and his life, including his education, career, and achievements. It then delves into the creation of the Thesaurus Cornucopiae, providing a detailed analysis of the dictionary's contents, structure, and organization. The author examines the sources used by Aldus Manutius to compile the dictionary, as well as the editorial decisions he made in the process.The book also explores the impact of the Thesaurus Cornucopiae on the field of lexicography and its influence on later Latin dictionaries. It discusses the reception of the dictionary among scholars and the general public, as well as its role in promoting the study of Latin during the Renaissance.Throughout the book, the author draws on a range of primary and secondary sources, including manuscripts, letters, and other historical documents. The book is written in clear and accessible language, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in the history of printing, publishing, and lexicography during the Renaissance period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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1958, Syracuse University Press
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350/360
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Syracuse University Press
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1958
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English
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Book. Large Thin Octavo; G; grayish brown spine with gilt text; no jacket; cloth shows sunned spine; modest rubbing to edges; sturdy panels; decorative borders and design to front and rear; text block exterior edges show mild tone; interior has light foxing to few pages; illustrated; pp 7; 350 of 360 limited, numbered copies; facsimile pages of the Latin prologue and specimen pages of the Greek text; text in English, Latin and Greek. 1337720. FP New Rockville Stock.
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