Caxton, William approximately 1422-1491 or 1492
Overview
| Works: | 1,988 works in 5,414 publications in 8 languages and 74,322 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Arthurian romances Biographies History Bibliography Fiction Legends Criticism, interpretation, etc Romances Fables Folklore |
| Roles: | Translator, Author, Printer, Other, Editor, Adapter, Honoree, Creator, Author of introduction, Illustrator, Publisher, Publishing director |
| Classifications: | BX4654, 823.2 |
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Most widely held works about
William Caxton
- Chaucer in perspective : Middle English essays in honour of Norman Blake by G Lester( )
- William Caxton and English literary culture by N. F Blake( )
- The biography and typography of William Caxton, England's first printer by William Blades( Book )
- William Caxton by Frieda Elaine Penninger( Book )
- Caxton and his world by N. F Blake( Book )
- Caxton, mirrour of fifteenth-century letters; a study of the literature of the first English press by Nellie Slayton Aurner( Book )
- To the tower born by Robin Maxwell( Book )
- Symbolic Caxton : literary culture and print capitalism by William Kuskin( )
- England in the age of Caxton by Geoffrey Hindley( Book )
- William Caxton and his critics : a critical reappraisal of Caxton's contributions to the enrichment of the English language by Curt F Bühler( Book )
- William Caxton : a biography by George D Painter( Book )
- Caxton : England's first publisher by N. F Blake( Book )
- A biography of William Caxton : the first English editor, printer, merchant, and translator by Richard Deacon( Book )
- William Caxton, 1424-1491 by Henry R Plomer( Book )
- William Caxton : a portrait in a background by Edmund Childs( Book )
- English books & readers, 1475-1557 : being a study in the history of the book trade from Caxton to the incorporation of the Stationers' Company by H. S Bennett( Book )
- Pioneers in printing: Johann Gutenburg, William Caxton, William Caslon, John Baskerville, Alois Senefelder, Frederick Koenig, Ottmar Mergenthaler, Tolbert Lanston by Seán Jennett( Book )
- Caxton in focus : the beginning of printing in England by Lotte Hellinga( Book )
- William Caxton, the first English printer: a biography by Charles Knight( Book )
- William Caxton : a quincentenary biography of England's first printer by George D Painter( Book )
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Most widely held works by
William Caxton
The curial made by maystere Alain Charretier by
Alain Chartier(
)
44 editions published between 1888 and 2013 in English and English, Middle and held by 2,219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
44 editions published between 1888 and 2013 in English and English, Middle and held by 2,219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The history of Reynard the Fox by
Edward Arber(
Book
)
37 editions published between 1844 and 1976 in 3 languages and held by 1,504 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reynard the Fox is a classical allegory of a trickster fox. The story was illustrated by Walter Crane in this volume published in 1897
37 editions published between 1844 and 1976 in 3 languages and held by 1,504 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reynard the Fox is a classical allegory of a trickster fox. The story was illustrated by Walter Crane in this volume published in 1897
The golden legend : readings on the saints by
Jacobus(
Book
)
93 editions published between 1483 and 1983 in 5 languages and held by 1,294 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Among the books which afford us an insight into the popular religious thought of the middle ages, none holds a more important place than the Legenda Aurea or Golden Legend. The book was compiled and put into form about the year 1275 by Jacobus de Voragine, Archbishop of Genoa, who laid under contribution for his purpose the Lives of the Fathers by S. Jerome, the Ecclesiastical History of Eusebius, and other books of a like kind; while for the lives of the saints more nearly approaching his own age he appears to have industriously collected such legends as he could meet with, whether in manuscript or handed down by oral tradition."--Prologue
93 editions published between 1483 and 1983 in 5 languages and held by 1,294 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Among the books which afford us an insight into the popular religious thought of the middle ages, none holds a more important place than the Legenda Aurea or Golden Legend. The book was compiled and put into form about the year 1275 by Jacobus de Voragine, Archbishop of Genoa, who laid under contribution for his purpose the Lives of the Fathers by S. Jerome, the Ecclesiastical History of Eusebius, and other books of a like kind; while for the lives of the saints more nearly approaching his own age he appears to have industriously collected such legends as he could meet with, whether in manuscript or handed down by oral tradition."--Prologue
The recuyell of the historyes of Troye by
Raoul Lefèvre(
)
68 editions published between 1476 and 1977 in 3 languages and held by 1,046 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
68 editions published between 1476 and 1977 in 3 languages and held by 1,046 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Caxton's Malory by
Thomas Malory(
Book
)
44 editions published between 1485 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 898 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Le Morte D'Arthur (The Death of Arthur) is a touchstone compilation of stories and legends about King Arthur. Compiled and added to by Sir Thomas Mallory, this book has served as the foundation for many writers of stories about King Arthur
44 editions published between 1485 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 898 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Le Morte D'Arthur (The Death of Arthur) is a touchstone compilation of stories and legends about King Arthur. Compiled and added to by Sir Thomas Mallory, this book has served as the foundation for many writers of stories about King Arthur
The history of Jason by
Raoul Lefèvre(
Book
)
52 editions published between 1477 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 734 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book is based on William Caxton’s translation of 15th century French author Raoul Lefèvre book Histoire de Jason (he wrote in 1460). The Histoire de Jason is known from 20 manuscripts and 30 different printed editions, and was translated in English in 1477 by William Caxton, and in Dutch in 1485. Lefèvre was the chaplain of Philip the Good, the creator of the Order of the Golden Fleece, which was based on the classical Jason story
52 editions published between 1477 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 734 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book is based on William Caxton’s translation of 15th century French author Raoul Lefèvre book Histoire de Jason (he wrote in 1460). The Histoire de Jason is known from 20 manuscripts and 30 different printed editions, and was translated in English in 1477 by William Caxton, and in Dutch in 1485. Lefèvre was the chaplain of Philip the Good, the creator of the Order of the Golden Fleece, which was based on the classical Jason story
Caxton's Aesop by
Aesop(
Book
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7 editions published between 1967 and 1968 in English and English, Middle and held by 684 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 1967 and 1968 in English and English, Middle and held by 684 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Caxton's Mirrour of the world by
William Caxton(
Book
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21 editions published between 1912 and 1987 in 3 languages and held by 660 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
21 editions published between 1912 and 1987 in 3 languages and held by 660 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Le morte Darthur; Sir Thomas Malory's book of King Arthur and of his noble knights of the Round table by
Thomas Malory(
Book
)
63 editions published between 1868 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 657 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book contains Sir Thomas Malory's 1485 reworking of the King Arthur legend, "Le Morte Darthur". It is the most famous work of Arthurian literature in the English language and constitutes a must-read for those with an interest in the legendary tale. Contents include: "From the Marriage of King Uther unto King Arthur that Reigned After Him and Did Many Battles", "The Noble Tale Between King Arthur and Lucius the Emperor of Rome", "The Noble Tale of Sir Launcelot Du Lac", "The Tale of Sir Gareth of Orkney", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this were becoming increasingly rare and expensive. This volume is now republished in an available, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction
63 editions published between 1868 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 657 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book contains Sir Thomas Malory's 1485 reworking of the King Arthur legend, "Le Morte Darthur". It is the most famous work of Arthurian literature in the English language and constitutes a must-read for those with an interest in the legendary tale. Contents include: "From the Marriage of King Uther unto King Arthur that Reigned After Him and Did Many Battles", "The Noble Tale Between King Arthur and Lucius the Emperor of Rome", "The Noble Tale of Sir Launcelot Du Lac", "The Tale of Sir Gareth of Orkney", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this were becoming increasingly rare and expensive. This volume is now republished in an available, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction
The fables of Esop, in English. : VVith al his life and fortune, how he was subtill, wise, and borne in Greece ... Whereunto
is added the fables of Auian: and also the fable [sic] of Alphonce, with the fables of Poge the Florentine, very pleasant
to bee read by
Aesop(
)
24 editions published between 1596 and 1634 in English and held by 571 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
24 editions published between 1596 and 1634 in English and held by 571 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
[The four sons of Aymon](
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26 editions published between 1489 and 1510 in English and English, Middle and held by 533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
26 editions published between 1489 and 1510 in English and English, Middle and held by 533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The book of the knight of the Tower by
Geoffroy de La Tour Landry(
Book
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18 editions published between 1484 and 1971 in 3 languages and held by 533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published between 1484 and 1971 in 3 languages and held by 533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dialogues in French and English by
William Caxton(
Book
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53 editions published between 1900 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 524 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
53 editions published between 1900 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 524 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paris and Vienne by
Pierre(
Book
)
21 editions published between 1510 and 1970 in English and English, Middle and held by 521 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
21 editions published between 1510 and 1970 in English and English, Middle and held by 521 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Metamorphoses of Ovid by
Ovid(
Book
)
7 editions published in 1968 in English and Italian and held by 510 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published in 1968 in English and Italian and held by 510 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The book of fayttes of armes and of chyualrye by
Christine(
Book
)
23 editions published between 1932 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 499 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Largely a compilation from the works of Vegetius, Frontinus, Valerius Maximus, Honoré Bonet, and a contemporary anonymous authority on sieges; books three and four, in the form of questions and answers, are based on Bonet's "L'arbre des batailles."
23 editions published between 1932 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 499 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Largely a compilation from the works of Vegetius, Frontinus, Valerius Maximus, Honoré Bonet, and a contemporary anonymous authority on sieges; books three and four, in the form of questions and answers, are based on Bonet's "L'arbre des batailles."
The lyf of the noble and Crysten prynce, Charles the Grete by
William Caxton(
Book
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36 editions published between 1880 and 1999 in English and English, Middle and held by 475 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
36 editions published between 1880 and 1999 in English and English, Middle and held by 475 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Prefaces and prologues to famous books, with introductions, notes and illustrations(
Book
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6 editions published between 1910 and 1938 in English and held by 472 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1910 and 1938 in English and held by 472 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Prefaces and prologues to famous books by
Charles W Eliot(
Book
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28 editions published between 1909 and 2004 in English and held by 465 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Book prefaces, dedications, introductions, etc., by William Caxton, John Calvin, Sir Walter Raleigh, Francis Bacon, John Dryden, Samuel Johnson, William Wordsworth, Victor Hugo and Hippolyte Taine, among others
28 editions published between 1909 and 2004 in English and held by 465 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Book prefaces, dedications, introductions, etc., by William Caxton, John Calvin, Sir Walter Raleigh, Francis Bacon, John Dryden, Samuel Johnson, William Wordsworth, Victor Hugo and Hippolyte Taine, among others
The destruction of Troy. wherein is contained the prowess of the valiant Hercules : with his marvellous deeds, wonderful works,
and of his death by
Raoul Lefèvre(
)
17 editions published between 1663 and 1670 in English and held by 449 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
17 editions published between 1663 and 1670 in English and held by 449 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Blake, N. F. (Norman Francis) Publisher Author Editor
- Lefèvre, Raoul active 1460 Other Author
- Malory, Thomas Sir active 15th century Other Author
- Aesop Author
- Chaucer, Geoffrey -1400 Other Author Translator
- Jacobus de Voragine approximately 1229-1298 Author
- Chartier, Alain active 15th century Author
- Reynard the Fox (Legendary character)
- Blades, William 1824-1890 Author of introduction Other Author Editor
- Lester, Geoffrey
Associated Subjects
Arthur,--King Arthurian romances Book industries and trade Caxton, William, Christian saints Christian women--Conduct of life Civilization Courts and courtiers Edward--V,--King of England, Elizabeth,--Queen, consort of Henry VII, King of England, Encyclopedias and dictionaries England England--London England--London--Dalston England--London--Westminster English language--Middle English English language--Standardization English literature--Middle English English prose literature--Middle English Fables, Greek Fables, Latin Foxes France French language Great Britain Incunabula Intellectual life Kings and rulers Knights and knighthood Language and languages Metamorphosis--Mythology Military art and science Mythology, Classical Political prisoners Prefaces Printers Printing Printing--Origin and antecedents Prologues and epilogues Publishers and publishing Reynard,--the Fox (Legendary character) Richard,--Duke of York, Richard--III,--King of England, Romances Romances, English Saints Satire, Dutch Tower of London (London, England) Turkey--Troy (Extinct city) Young women--Conduct of life
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Alternative Names
Caxton-Belloc 1422-1491
Caxton, .. ca. 1422-1491
Caxton, Guillaume
Caxton, Guillaume 1422-1491
Caxton, William
Caxton, William approximately 1422-1491 or 1492
Caxton, William, ca. 1422-1491
Caxton, William ca. 1422-1491 or 2
Caxton, Willyam, ca. 1422-1491 or 2
Gulielmus Caxton
Kakstonas Viljamas
Rishanger, William
William
William 1422-1491 Caxton
William Caxton
William Caxton 1422-1491
William Caxton erster englischer Buchdrucker
William Caxton taalkundige uit Engeland (1422-1491)
Вільям Кекстон
Кекстон, Уильям
Уільям Кэкстан
وليم كاكستون
ویلیام کاکستون زبانشناس، نویسنده، و مترجم انگلیسی
윌리엄 캑스턴
ウィリアム・キャクストン
カクストン, ウィリアム.
キャクストン, W
キャクストン, ウィリアム
威廉·卡克斯頓
Languages
English
(753)
English, Middle (65)
French (15)
German (2)
French, Middle (2)
Spanish (2)
Italian (1)
Latin (1)
English, Middle (65)
French (15)
German (2)
French, Middle (2)
Spanish (2)
Italian (1)
Latin (1)