Publishing in a Medieval Monastery - The View From Twelfth-Century Engelberg

"This Element contributes to the burgeoning field of medieval publishing studies with a case study of the books produced at the Benedictine monastery of Engelberg under its celebrated twelfth-century abbot, Frowin (1143-78)"--

List of contents

1. Introduction: Publishing in Medieval Monasteries; 2. Engelberg's 'Scriptorium'-What Do We Know?; 3. Colophons-What's in a Name?; 4. Auctor and auctoritas; 5. Conclusion; Appendix: Colophons in Manuscripts from Engelberg.

Summary

This Element contributes to the burgeoning field of medieval publishing studies with a case study of the books produced at the Benedictine monastery of Engelberg under its celebrated twelfth-century abbot, Frowin (1143–78).

Foreword

Draws attention to an understudied mode of pre-modern publishing culture by highlighting the role and authority of the monastic superior.

Product details

• Authors: Benjamin Pohl, Benjamin (University of Bristol) Pohl, Pohl Benjamin
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2023
• EAN: 9781009202558
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0920255-8
• No. of pages: 75
• Series: Elements in Publishing and Book Culture
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Journalism; Illustration, Switzerland, European History, DESIGN / Book, Book design, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / General, RELIGION / Monasticism, Classical texts, Medieval History, c 1000 CE to c 1500, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, European history: medieval period, middle ages, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval, Publishing industry & book trade, Publishing and book trade, Ancient, classical and medieval texts, 12th century, c 1100 to c 1199, Manuscripts and illumination, Religious communities and monasticism, Religious communities & monasticism