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The Manuscript and Meaning of Malory's Morte Darthur Rubrication, Commemoration, Memorialization (Athurian Studies)
by Whetter, K. S
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good with no dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 1843844532
- ISBN 13
- 9781843844532
- Seller
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Rochester, NY: D. S. Brewer. Good with no dust jacket. 2017. Hardcover. 1843844532 . Xiv, 242, [4]. Index, ads, bibliography. 12 colour plates of manuscript leaves in the center. ; Octavo. Hard paper covers showing a rubricated manuscript, black spine, covers are clean and unmarked. Interior has very light occasional pencil marks, otherwise clean and nice. "The red-ink names that decorate the Winchester manuscript of Malory's Morte Darthur are striking; yet until now, no-one has asked why the rubrication exists. This book explores the uniqueness and thematic significance of the physical layout of the Morte in its manuscript context, arguing that the layout suggests, and the correlations between manuscript design and narrative theme confirm, that the striking arrangement is likely to have been the product of authorial design rather than something unusual dreamed up by patron, scribe, reader, or printer. "; Arthurian Studies; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 280 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Leaf and Stone Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10343
- Title
- The Manuscript and Meaning of Malory's Morte Darthur Rubrication, Commemoration, Memorialization (Athurian Studies)
- Author
- Whetter, K. S
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good with no dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 1843844532
- ISBN 13
- 9781843844532
- Publisher
- D. S. Brewer
- Place of Publication
- Rochester, NY
- Date Published
- 2017
- Keywords
- 1843844532, King Arthur, Winchester Manuscript, Malory, Morte D'arthur, Chivalry
- Bookseller catalogs
- History: Medieval; Medieval Studies;
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Leaf and Stone Books
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Toronto, Ontario
About Leaf and Stone Books
Formerly Greekdrama Books Specializing in classical, medieval and ancient languages, history and cultures; antiquarian and unusual books; and interesting used books. We also carry many early printed books, particularly in the subjects of classics and religion, including incunabula and manuscripts.
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