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Routledge - Epic, Epitome, and the Early Modern Historical Imagination

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Explore the fascinating world of early modern English reading habits with this scholarly work from Routledge. In a period where large volumes were expensive and time-consuming, epitomes became essential tools for readers. These texts offered summaries and abridgments that provided key historical knowledge without the bulk of original authoritative sources. In this study, Chloe Wheatley examines how these predigested works influenced the way people read and thought. By analyzing various popular texts, including chronicle summaries, abstracts of civil war debate, and abridgments of sacred epic, the author maps out a vibrant culture centered around the epitome. This book provides a deep look into how condensed information shaped the historical imagination of the era, making it a valuable resource for students and historians interested in the evolution of literacy and information consumption.

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Examines the role of epitomes in early modern England as accessible alternatives to large, expensive historical volumes.

Analyzes how abridged texts and summaries influenced the reading habits and thought processes of the era.

Provides a detailed study of various popular formats including chronicle summaries and sacred epic abridgments.

Investigates the impact of predigested works on the broader historical imagination of early modern readers.

Includes research on civil war debate abstracts to show the reach of epitome culture across different subjects.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
28 June 2011
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15 February 2011

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