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Monastic Manuscripts: How Abbey Scriptoriums Saved Early English
Episode 5
Published 6 days, 13 hours ago
Description
In this episode we dive deep into the cloistered scriptoriums that kept early English alive—exploring how monks copied Latin, added Old‑English glosses, and illuminated manuscripts to preserve a language that would otherwise have faded. We trace the network of manuscript exchange, the role of Caxton’s press, and how these medieval scribal practices laid the groundwork for modern English.
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