The Handwriting of the Renaissance: Being the Development and Characteristics of the Script of Shakespeare's...

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Samuel A Tannenbaum Ashley H Thorndike

The Handwriting of the Renaissance

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Being the Development and Characteristics of the Script of Shakespeare's Time

Samuel A Tannenbaum, Ashley H Thorndike

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Literary studies: plays & playwrights; British & Irish history; Early modern history: c 1450 to c 1700; Lettering & calligraphy

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""The Handwriting of the Renaissance"" is a comprehensive and authoritative examination of the development and characteristics of the script used during the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods. Focusing specifically on the era of William Shakespeare, this work provides a meticulous analysis of the paleography that defined early modern English writing. The study explores the transition from medieval Gothic hands to the more fluent Secretary and Italic styles, offering readers a systematic breakdown of letter formations, ligatures, and abbreviations used by writers of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

This volume serves as an essential resource for scholars, historians, and bibliographers who wish to navigate the complexities of primary source manuscripts. By detailing the technical aspects of Renaissance penmanship, it bridges the gap between literary analysis and historical documentation. ""The Handwriting of the Renaissance"" is an indispensable tool for deciphering the physical records of the past, providing deep insight into the scribal practices that preserved the works of the world's most famous playwrights and thinkers. It remains a vital reference for anyone interested in the history of the English language and the evolution of written communication.

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By: Samuel A Tannenbaum, Ashley H Thorndike
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 494g
ISBN: 9781025697642
ISBN 10: 1025697642
Pages: 226
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active