Editing Medieval Texts: An Introduction, Using Exemplary Materials Derived from Richard Rolle, 'Super Canticum' 4

by Ralph Hanna

This book draws on a lengthy experience of teaching graduates how to approach medieval books. It leads the reader through the stages of the editorial process, using part of Richard Rolle's Commentary on the Song of Songs as the working exemplar.

In the humane sciences, the need for texts is ubiquitous; they provide the regular objects of study. But far less prevalent than editions is any discussion of the premises underlying these objects,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1781382727
• ISBN13: 9781781382721
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Liverpool University Press
• Length: 187 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.3"