Dedications: An Anthology Of The Forms Used From The Earliest Days Of Bookmaking To The Present Time (1913)
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ISBN10: 1436819679
ISBN13: 9781436819671
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 488
Weight: 1.83
Height: 0.98 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781436819671
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 488
Weight: 1.83
Height: 0.98 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Dedications: An Anthology Of The Forms Used From The Earliest Days Of Bookmaking To The Present Time is a book written by Mary Elizabeth Brown and published in 1913. The book is an anthology of dedications used in books from ancient times to the present day. It provides a comprehensive overview of the different forms of dedications that have been used throughout the history of bookmaking.The book is divided into different sections, each covering a specific period of time. The earliest dedications date back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, and the book goes on to cover dedications used during the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the modern era. The dedications included in the book range from simple expressions of gratitude to elaborate tributes to royalty and other prominent figures.In addition to providing a historical overview of dedications, the book also includes commentary and analysis by the author. Brown discusses the significance of dedications in the context of bookmaking and literature, and provides insights into the cultural and social context in which they were used.Overall, Dedications: An Anthology Of The Forms Used From The Earliest Days Of Bookmaking To The Present Time is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of bookmaking, literature, and cultural practices. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the ways in which authors have expressed their gratitude and admiration for their readers, patrons, and other influential figures throughout the centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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