Textual criticism and editorial technique : applicable to Greek and Latin texts

A guide for users and makers of critical editions of Greek and Latin texts. Handy reference for: Causes of textual variation; analysis of closed and open traditions; evaluation of variants and emendations; collecting the material for an edition; layout of text and apparatus; specimen passages with commentary. Offers a guide to common types of errors found in ancient and medieval manuscripts. Also discusses the construction of the preface and critical apparatus and how relationships among manuscripts are established. Table of Contents......Page 5 Habent sua fata libelli......Page 9 Organizing the data......Page 31 Diagnosis......Page 49 Preparation......Page 63 Presentation......Page 74 Part 3: Specimen Passages......Page 106 Index......Page 153