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The Harvard Classics, Vol. 39: Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books; With Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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But there are other reasons why a Preface may be presented apart from its parent work, and may, indeed, be expected some times to survive it. The Prologues and Epilogues of Caxton were chiefly prefixed to translations which have long been super seded; but the comments of this frank and enthusiastic pioneer of the art of printing in England not only tell us of his personal tastes, but are in a high degree illuminative of the literary habits and standards of western Europe in the fifteenth century. Again, modern research has long ago put Raleigh's History of the: World out of date; but his eloquent Preface still gives us a rare picture of the attitude of an intelligent Elizabethan, of the generation which colonized America, toward the past, the pres ent, and the future worlds. Bacon's Great Restoration is no longer a guide to scientific method; but his prefatory statements as to his objects and hopes still offer a lofty inspiration.
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- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1331359562
- ISBN 13 9781331359562
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages448
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early English printing and the literary landscape of 15th-century Europe. It presents a unique collection of prefaces and epilogues written by William Caxton, a pioneering figure in the history of printing, as he introduces some of the most important works he translated and published. These writings provide valuable insights into Caxtonââ â¢s personal motivations and his understanding of the literary tastes of his time. He reveals his struggles with translation, his desire to satisfy both the elite and the common reader, and his deep respect for the literary giants whose works he sought to make accessible to a wider audience. The book also reveals Caxton's keen awareness of the changing nature of the English language and his attempts to standardize it for the burgeoning printing industry. This collection of writings stands as a testament to Caxton's vision and his contributions to the development of English literature and the art of printing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331359562_0
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