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Marks of Genius: Masterpieces from the Collections of the Bodleian Libraries
Stephen Hebron
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Paperback. 'Marks of Genius' pays tribute to the most remarkable testaments to genius throughout human history. Bringing together some of the most impressive treasures from the collections of the Bodleian Libraries, it tells the story of the creation of each work and its afterlife, offering insight into the breadth and depth of its influence. Num Pages: 360 pages, 200 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: GBCR; GLMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 289 x 249 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1912.
What sets Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein apart from so many other famous works of fiction? What special combination of creativity and vision made possible the drafting of Mag¬na Carta? When describing exceptional accomplishments like these – and the men and women behind them – we use the word ‘genius’. And while genius is difficult to define, we all recognize that elusive, special quality when we encounter it. Marks of Genius pays tribute to some of the most remarkable testaments to genius throughout human history, from ancient texts on papyrus and the extraordinary medieval manuscript The Douce Apocalypse to the renowned ... Read more
What sets Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein apart from so many other famous works of fiction? What special combination of creativity and vision made possible the drafting of Mag¬na Carta? When describing exceptional accomplishments like these – and the men and women behind them – we use the word ‘genius’. And while genius is difficult to define, we all recognize that elusive, special quality when we encounter it. Marks of Genius pays tribute to some of the most remarkable testaments to genius throughout human history, from ancient texts on papyrus and the extraordinary medieval manuscript The Douce Apocalypse to the renowned ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
Condition
New
Number of Pages
360
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781851244034
SKU
V9781851244034
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About Stephen Hebron
Stephen Hebron works in the department of Special Collections at the Bodleian Libraries. He is a curator and the author of numerous books, including 'Shelley’s Ghost' (2010) and 'The Radcliffe Camera' (2014), also published by the Bodleian Library.
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