JOURNAL ARTICLE

Franciscan Books and Their Readers: Friars and Manuscripts in Late Medieval Italy by René Hernández Vera (review).

  • Published In: Manuscript Studies: A Journal of the Schoenberg Institute for Manuscript Studies, 2023, v. 8, n. 2. P. 462 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Matter, E. Ann 3 of 3

Abstract

René Hernández Vera's book, "Franciscan Books and Their Readers: Friars and Manuscripts in Late Medieval Italy," explores the relationship between Franciscan libraries and the beliefs and actions of medieval readers. The book focuses on two Franciscan convents in Padua, Italy, and examines their manuscript collections. The author discusses the struggles faced by Franciscans in reconciling study and learning with their ideal of poverty, and analyzes the layout, contents, and format of the libraries. Hernández Vera also explores the concept of "communities of readers" among the Franciscans and highlights the intersection between the physical books and the cultural context of the readers. Overall, the book provides valuable insights into the book culture of medieval Italy. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Manuscript Studies: A Journal of the Schoenberg Institute for Manuscript Studies. 2023/09, Vol. 8, Issue 2, p462
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:23815329
  • DOI:10.1353/mns.2023.a916145
  • Accession Number:174755412
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