This volume explores newly discovered manuscripts, or new aspects of known manuscripts. The manuscripts examined include commonplace books, sermons, unpublished poems and a play. The thirteen articles throw new light on notable texts and open up fresh research on aspects of authorship, scribal transmission, and compilation.
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Peter Beal is the director of the Department of Printed Books and Manuscripts at Sotheby s of London.
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