Catalogue of the Books Presented by Edward Capell to the Library of Trinity…
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"Catalogue of the Books Presented by Edward Capell to the Library of Trinity" compiled by W.W. Greg is a historical catalog written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the scholarly collection of books amassed by Edward Capell, a prominent Shakespearian scholar, which he donated to Trinity College. The catalog contains detailed descriptions of the significant volumes relevant to Shakespearean studies, reflecting Capell’s contributions to the field. The opening of
the catalog provides context about Edward Capell, detailing his educational background and his role in preserving the literary heritage of Shakespeare. It outlines Capell's life’s work, particularly his edition of Shakespeare’s plays and the subsequent commentary, emphasizing the importance of the collection he amassed, which included old editions and manuscripts relating to Shakespeare. W.W. Greg’s preface also presents the systematic approach utilized in cataloging these works, offering insights into Capell’s scholarly endeavors and the lasting impact of his contributions to English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Compiler | Greg, W. W. (Walter Wilson), 1875-1959 |
|---|---|
| Title | Catalogue of the Books Presented by Edward Capell to the Library of Trinity College in Cambridge |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Carla Foust, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Bibliography -- Catalogs |
| Subject | Trinity College (University of Cambridge). Library -- Catalogs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31016 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 508 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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