Space Between Words: Origin of Silent Reading (Figurae: Reading Medieval Culture)

Space Between Words: Origin of Silent Reading (Figurae: Reading Medieval Culture)

by PaulSaenger (Author)

Synopsis

This book explains how a change in writing-the introduction of word separation-led to the development of silent reading during the period from late antiquity to the 15th century. It also explains why word separation was so long in coming.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 504
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Published: 01 Mar 2000

ISBN 10: 080474016X
ISBN 13: 9780804740166