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Routledge - The Printer as Author in Early Modern English History

Name: Routledge - The Printer as Author in Early Modern English History
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the significant impact of John Day (1552-84) on the English Reformation through this academic study from Routledge. This book examines how Day shaped the look, style, and authorized content of a major era in printing history. It moves beyond standard accounts to look at the aesthetic and mnemonic cultural elements that defined his work. Day held a unique role as an author, printer, and stationer. This position allowed him to create, distribute, and own the rights to essential religious texts. The study covers his role in producing the first English Protestant catechism, collections of psalms, and home devotional manuals. It also examines his work on John Foxe's highly influential Book of Martyrs. This volume provides a deep look into how a single printer influenced the religious memory and literary landscape of the early modern period.

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Examines the hybrid role of John Day as an author, printer, and stationer in English Reformation history.

Analyzes the aesthetic and mnemonic elements used to shape Protestant memory and religious culture.

Provides detail on the production of the first English Protestant catechism and collections of psalms.

Covers the distribution and rights management of John Foxe's influential Book of Martyrs.

Offers a unique perspective on the look and style of authorized Reformation printing.

Includes study of early modern devotional manuals and their impact on English book history.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 036714588X
Category: Books > Subjects > History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 06 May 2022
Listed Since: 27 November 2019

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