Notes and Queries, Vol. 11: A Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, Etc;; January-June, 1861 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Discover a treasure trove of Victorian literary sleuthing and learned curiosity.
This edition gathers short, reader‑written notes and expert replies on language, bibliography, history, and antiquities, all aimed at clarifying obscure references and texts. It’s a window into how scholars and enthusiasts explored the past together.
This book captures the spirit of Notes and Queries in 1861: concise questions, careful answers, and lively debates on how old records, manuscripts, and literary works should be read and interpreted. Expect discussions that illuminate manuscripts, editorial practices, and the texture of English literary history.- Language and spelling: debates on proper names and orthography in historical texts.
- Manorial records and terms like Extenta and related terms in Domesday and post‑mortem inquiries.
- Anonymous works, catalogues, and the provenance of literary annotations.
- Notes on editors, editions, and the editorial history of famous works (e.g., Johnson’s Works).
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