The Old Printer and the Modern Press

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Knight, Charles, 1791-1873

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Old Printer and the Modern Press" by Charles Knight is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the life of William Caxton, the first English printer, highlighting his contributions to the dissemination of knowledge through the printed word. The narrative reflects on various themes, including the evolution of the English language, the cultural landscape before and after the introduction of printing, and the socio-economic changes triggered by this revolutionary technology. At the start of the narrative, the context surrounding Caxton's early life is established, particularly focusing on the Weald of Kent where he grew up. The text discusses the linguistic environment of the time, noting the transition from French to English in education, and the scarcity of books before the advent of printing. Knight paints a vivid picture of Caxton's formative years, illustrating the societal isolation and linguistic variations in his rural upbringing. The opening portion sets the stage for understanding Caxton's later accomplishments and the profound impact of printing on English literature, culture, and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Pinfield and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-07-22