Caxton, William approximately 1422-1491 or 1492
Overview
| Works: | 1,508 works in 4,614 publications in 9 languages and 68,807 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Biography Poetry Arthurian romances History Bibliography Criticism, interpretation, etc Legends Fiction Romances Fables |
| Roles: | Translator, Author, Printer, Editor, Other, Adapter, Honoree, Creator, Author of introduction, Publishing director, Publisher |
| Classifications: | PR1119, 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 Geoffrey Lester( )
- William Caxton and English literary culture by N. F Blake( )
- William Caxton by Frieda Elaine Penninger( Book )
- To the tower born by Robin Maxwell( Book )
- The biography and typography of William Caxton, England's first printer by William Blades( Book )
- Caxton, mirrour of fifteenth-century letters; a study of the literature of the first English press by Nellie Slayton Aurner( Book )
- Caxton and his world by N. F Blake( Book )
- 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, with Caxton's Prologue to Eneydos in facsimile, and rendered into present-day English by Curt F Bühler( )
- William Caxton : a biography by George D Painter( Book )
- Caxton : England's first publisher by N. F Blake( Book )
- Symbolic Caxton : literary culture and print capitalism by William Kuskin( )
- 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 )
- 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 )
- William Caxton : a portrait in a background by Edmund Childs( Book )
- The life and typography of William Caxton, England's first printer, with evidence of his typographical connection with Colard Mansion, the printer at Bruges by William Blades( 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 : 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(
)
53 editions published between 1888 and 2000 in English and English, Middle and held by 2,183 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
53 editions published between 1888 and 2000 in English and English, Middle and held by 2,183 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The golden legend : readings on the saints by
Jacobus(
Book
)
111 editions published between 1483 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,289 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
111 editions published between 1483 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,289 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 destruction of Troy : in three books : ... also the mentioning the rising and flourishing of divers kings and kingdoms,
with the decay and overthrow of others, with many admirable acts of chivalry and martial prowess, effected by valiant knights,
in the defence and love of distressed ladies by
Raoul Lefèvre(
)
55 editions published between 1663 and 1976 in English and held by 1,021 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
55 editions published between 1663 and 1976 in English and held by 1,021 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The history of Reynard the Fox by
William Caxton(
Book
)
45 editions published between 1481 and 1976 in 4 languages and held by 963 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 vols bound together
45 editions published between 1481 and 1976 in 4 languages and held by 963 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 vols bound together
Caxton's Mirrour of the world by
William Caxton(
Book
)
49 editions published between 1912 and 1999 in 3 languages and held by 735 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
49 editions published between 1912 and 1999 in 3 languages and held by 735 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Caxton's Aesop by
Aesop(
Book
)
7 editions published between 1967 and 1968 in English and English, Middle and held by 666 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 1967 and 1968 in English and English, Middle and held by 666 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Le morte d'Arthur by
Thomas Malory(
Book
)
52 editions published between 1498 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 666 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
52 editions published between 1498 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 666 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
Paris and Vienne by
Pierre(
Book
)
38 editions published between 1510 and 1970 in English and English, Middle and held by 662 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
38 editions published between 1510 and 1970 in English and English, Middle and held by 662 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The history of Reynard the Fox by
William Caxton(
Book
)
18 editions published between 1960 and 1970 in 4 languages and held by 657 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published between 1960 and 1970 in 4 languages and held by 657 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The book of the knight of the Tower by
Geoffroy de La Tour Landry(
Book
)
23 editions published between 1484 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 634 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
23 editions published between 1484 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 634 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Le jeu des Eschaz moralisé by
Jacobus(
Book
)
72 editions published between 1475 and 2009 in English and English, Middle and held by 602 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An English translation of the most popular medieval book on chess, which uses the history of the games, its players and their moves as the basis for a discourse on life comprised of tales and anecdotes from a wide variety of ancient and medieval literary sources"--Provided by publisher
72 editions published between 1475 and 2009 in English and English, Middle and held by 602 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An English translation of the most popular medieval book on chess, which uses the history of the games, its players and their moves as the basis for a discourse on life comprised of tales and anecdotes from a wide variety of ancient and medieval literary sources"--Provided by publisher
Caxton's Malory by
Thomas Malory(
Book
)
12 editions published between 1982 and 1983 in English and French and held by 587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1982 and 1983 in English and French and held by 587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dialogues in French and English by
William Caxton(
Book
)
69 editions published between 1900 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 579 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
69 editions published between 1900 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 579 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The book of fayttes of armes and of chyualrye by
Christine(
Book
)
52 editions published between 1932 and 2002 in English and English, Middle and held by 571 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
52 editions published between 1932 and 2002 in English and English, Middle and held by 571 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Le morte Darthur. Sir Thomas Malory's book of King Arthur and his noble knights of the Round table: the text of Caxton by
Thomas Malory(
Book
)
70 editions published between 1868 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 563 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
70 editions published between 1868 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 563 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
Prefaces and prologues to famous books, with introductions, notes and illustrations by
C. W. J Eliot(
Book
)
13 editions published between 1910 and 2004 in English and held by 551 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published between 1910 and 2004 in English and held by 551 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The metamorphoses of Ovid by
Ovid(
Book
)
18 editions published between 1958 and 1968 in 3 languages and held by 531 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hailed in Newsweek for his translation of The Poems of Catullus - "Charles Martin is an American poet; he puts the poetry, the immediacy of the streets back into the English Catullus. The effect is electric"--Martin's translation of the Metamorphoses will be the translation of choice for contemporary readers in English."--Jacket
18 editions published between 1958 and 1968 in 3 languages and held by 531 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hailed in Newsweek for his translation of The Poems of Catullus - "Charles Martin is an American poet; he puts the poetry, the immediacy of the streets back into the English Catullus. The effect is electric"--Martin's translation of the Metamorphoses will be the translation of choice for contemporary readers in English."--Jacket
The history of Jason by
Raoul Lefèvre(
Book
)
51 editions published between 1903 and 2002 in English and English, Middle and held by 530 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
51 editions published between 1903 and 2002 in English and English, Middle and held by 530 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Caxton's Blanchardyn and Eglantine c. 1489. From Lord Spencer's unique imperfect copy, completed by the original French and
the second English version of 1595 by
William Caxton(
Book
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46 editions published between 1890 and 1967 in 3 languages and held by 529 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
46 editions published between 1890 and 1967 in 3 languages and held by 529 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The lyf of the noble and Crysten prynce, Charles the Grete by
William Caxton(
Book
)
54 editions published between 1880 and 1999 in 3 languages and held by 514 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
54 editions published between 1880 and 1999 in 3 languages and held by 514 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 Author
- Aesop Author
- Chaucer, Geoffrey -1400 Author Translator
- Chartier, Alain active 15th century Author
- Jacobus de Voragine approximately 1229-1298 Author
- Reynard the Fox (Legendary character)
- Blades, William 1824-1890 Author of introduction Author Editor
- Lester, Geoffrey
Associated Subjects
Arthur,--King Arthurian romances Book industries and trade Books and reading Caxton, William, Chess Christian saints Christian women--Conduct of life Civilization Conduct of life 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--Westminster English language--Middle English English literature--Middle English English prose literature--Middle English Fables, Greek Fables, Latin Foxes France Great Britain Incunabula Intellectual life Kings and rulers Knights and knighthood Manners and customs Metamorphosis--Mythology Military art and science Mythology, Classical Political prisoners Prefaces Printers Printing Printing--Origin and antecedents 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) Women--Education, Medieval Worde, Wynkyn de, 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
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
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
(926)
English, Middle (97)
French (15)
German (2)
French, Middle (2)
Spanish (2)
Italian (1)
Latin (1)
Multiple languages (1)
English, Middle (97)
French (15)
German (2)
French, Middle (2)
Spanish (2)
Italian (1)
Latin (1)
Multiple languages (1)