English Renaissance Manuscript Culture: The Paper Revolution. By Steven W. May.

  • Published In: Library, 2024, v. 25, n. 4. P. 506 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hunt, Arnold 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the evolving understanding of manuscript culture in early modern England, particularly emphasizing the significance of paper as a writing medium over the invention of the printing press. It highlights Steven May's recent work, which argues for a broader view of manuscript transmission that includes both professional and amateur scribes, challenging traditional notions of elite textual circulation. May's research suggests the existence of extensive "scribal communities" that facilitated the widespread sharing of texts beyond the confines of courtly and metropolitan centers. The article also notes the potential for further exploration of manuscript culture in various contexts, including parish churches and the role of merchants in textual transmission. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Library. 2024/12, Vol. 25, Issue 4, p506
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0024-2160
  • DOI:10.1093/library/fpae056
  • Accession Number:185321987
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