Old English libraries : the making, collection, and use of books during the…
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"Old English Libraries" by Ernest A. Savage is a historical account published in the early 20th century. It explores the making, collection, and use of books during the Middle Ages, specifically within the context of English libraries and monastic life. The book likely delves into the significance of books in fostering literary culture during this period, highlighting the role of monastic institutions in preserving and promoting knowledge. The opening of the book
introduces the importance of books in early Irish monasteries, emphasizing their dual role as tools for spiritual devotion and intellectual pursuit. Savage discusses the historical development of monastic practices that prioritized literary study, detailing figures like St. Patrick and St. Columba as pivotal in this transformation. The text sets the stage for understanding how these early practices laid the groundwork for the emergence of libraries and the culture of book-making in England, alongside the varied influences of monasticism that shaped educational endeavors throughout the Middle Ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Savage, Ernest Albert, 1877-1966 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Hutt, James, 1870-1937 |
| LoC No. | 11027096 |
| Title | Old English libraries : the making, collection, and use of books during the Middle Ages |
| Series Title | The antiquary's books |
| Contents | The use of books in early Irish monasteries -- The English monks and their books -- Libraries in the great abbeys; Book-lovers among the mendicants; Dispersal of monkish libraries -- Book making and collecting in the religious houses -- Cathedral and church libraries -- Academic libraries: Oxford -- Academic libraries: Cambridge -- Academic libraries: their economy -- The use of books towards the end of the manuscript period -- The book trade -- The character of the medieval library, and the extent of circulation of books. |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Libraries -- England -- History -- 400-1400 |
| Subject | Books and reading -- England -- History -- To 1500 |
| Subject | Book collecting -- England -- History -- To 1500 |
| Subject | Manuscripts, Medieval -- England |
| Subject | Library catalogs -- England |
| Subject | Scriptoria -- England |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1615 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2014 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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