Publisher's Synopsis
Methods of Textual Editing by Vinton A. Dearing is a comprehensive guide to the various methods used in editing texts. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of textual editing, the principles of editorial theory, and the practical techniques used in editing texts. The author discusses the different types of textual variants, such as errors, omissions, additions, and substitutions, and provides examples of how to identify and correct them. The book also covers the use of collation, transcription, and annotation in textual editing, as well as the role of digital technology in the field. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, editors, and anyone interested in the history and practice of textual editing.A Paper Delivered By Vinton A. Dearing At A Seminar On Bibliography Held At The Clark Library, May 12, 1962.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
