Excerpt from Recent Developments in Textual Criticism: An Inaugural Lecture Delivered Before the University on June 6, 1914
I will say no more. Posterity must decide his place) in the hierarchy of scholarship. I venture to think that he will occupy a position beside his friend, H. A. J. Munro, as one of the great luminaries among English students of the Latin Poets in the nineteenth century.
I now turn to the subject of this lecture. I fear that it is somewhat technical in character, and possibly many of my hearers might have wished that I had selected some theme of more general interest. I can only plead in defence that it is difficult to say anything which is at all new upon a literary subject, while in the field of criticism there are some interesting developments.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into recent developments in textual criticism, exploring novel methodologies and shedding light on classical texts. The author challenges traditional approaches to textual analysis, arguing for a more rigorous and evidence-based methodology. Through the examination of ancient manuscripts, papyri, and inscriptions, the book presents insights into textual transmission and corruption. The discussion encompasses the use of prose-rhythm, omissions, and the role of scholars in shaping the texts we have today. The author's arguments are supported by detailed case studies, offering fresh perspectives on the works of Cicero, Homer, and the New Testament. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intricate world of textual criticism, providing a deeper understanding of the challenges and rewards of this field. 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 # 9781331917175_0
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