JRRI Medieval and Early Modern Research Seminar Series
Thursday 9 March, 5.30pm
Rosie Shute, University of Sheffield
William Caxton (c. 1422-91) began printing in England in 1476, publishing over one hundred texts throughout his lifetime. We tend to think that Caxton’s texts represent Caxton’s language; however this talk demonstrates the influence of the type-setter on the language of Caxton’s printed work, focusing on spelling in particular and drawing on methods from mathematics, computer science, and the history of the book.
Christie Room, John Rylands Library Deansgate
For info, email: anne.kirkham@manchester.ac.uk
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