How to Use Modern Critical Editions of Medieval Latin Texts
Eric Knibbs
Abstract Critical editions provide access to the texts of medieval and ancient world. To use these effectively, we must be aware theories, assumptions, conventions that underlie them. This article examines how most critical Medieval Latin are constructed presented reader, includes a model edition serve as concrete example. With better understanding modern editions, readers should able study were read used in Middle Ages, they changed course manuscript transmission. They also critically evaluate editorial choices understand reasoning behind
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