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Justification of Johann Gutenberg, the (edició 2000)

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Around 1400, in the city of Mainz, a man was born whose invention of moveable metal type was to change the written word for ever and alter the course of history itself. Johann Gutenberg died 60 years later, robbed of his business, his printing presses and, so he thought, of his immortality.
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Títol:Justification of Johann Gutenberg, the
Autors:Blake Morrison
Informació:Doubleday Canada (2000), Edition: First Edition, Hardcover
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Interesting story of Gutenberg's life, although at times the story does seem to get a bit bogged down. ( )
  kevn57 | Dec 8, 2021 |
An interesting historical novel exploring the life and times of the man who revolutionised the culture of Medieval Europe through his invention of printing, and production of the first printed Bible. Hard biographical evidence about Gutenberg's life is sketchy to say the least and in his afterword Morrison admits he had to make up a lot of the action, but nonetheless this novel captures the sights, sounds and smells of Medieval Germany brilliantly and in his version of Gutenberg, Morrison has created a fascinating figure. In his single-minded pursuit of his dream of 'mechanical writing' Gutenberg stakes everything and is not afraid to mislead or betray others to bring his invention to life. He cannot be said to be a fully likeable narrator but its hard not to admire the force of his drive and the calibre of his mind. More than anything else, this is a story about the double-edged sword of obsession. The novel is a melancholy one in many respects because, like many of the greatest revolutions, the effects of Gutenberg's work were not fully recognised or understood in his own life time. Illuminating stuff. ( )
  drrox | May 10, 2012 |
Gutenberg is portrayed as something of an ambivalent character--someone with adequate character flaws to offend virtually every reader, yet also with redeeming features. It is intriguing to consider that a 15th century inventor might have many parallels to contemporary high-tech entrepreneurs, constantly searching out and seducing investors who are constantly looking for financial backers and business deals. ( )
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JUSTIFICATION n: 1  The action of showing something
to be just, right or proper; vindication of oneself or another;
exculpation; verification, proof. 2  The Action whereby a
man is free from the penalty of sin. 3  The action of
adjusting, straightening, levelling or arranging exactly, in typefounding and printing.
'Having many things to write to you, I would not write with
paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face ...'

Second Epistle of John, 12
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Around 1400, in the city of Mainz, a man was born whose invention of moveable metal type was to change the written word for ever and alter the course of history itself. Johann Gutenberg died 60 years later, robbed of his business, his printing presses and, so he thought, of his immortality.

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