John Gutenberg, First Master Printer: His Acts and Most Remarkable Discourses and his Death: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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John Gutenberg, First Master Printer: His Acts and Most Remarkable Discourses and his Death is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Dingelstedt, Franz von (1814–1881). The listed translation credits are Wintour, Caroline.
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"John Gutenberg, First Master Printer" by Franz von Dingelstedt is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the life and contributions of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press, and it paints a vivid picture of the socio-political dynamics of 15th-century Europe. The narrative explores Gutenberg's struggles, his interactions with contemporaries, and the significant events that influenced the development of printing as an art and profession. The opening portion of the book sets the stage with a lively wedding scene involving Peter Schoeffer and Christine Fust, Gutenberg's former apprentice and his partner's daughter. The festivities, however, are tinged with undercurrents of political tension as local power struggles unfold. Throughout the celebration, a quarrel erupts over Gutenberg's place in the world of printing, hinting at the tensions and rivalries that Gutenberg must face as his revolutionary art of printing begins to reshape society. This introductory chapter captures the contrasts between joyous public events and the private struggles of a visionary caught between past glory and current misfortunes.
Book and edition facts
- Title: John Gutenberg, First Master Printer: His Acts and Most Remarkable Discourses and his Death
- Author credits: Dingelstedt, Franz von (1814–1881)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Wintour, Caroline
Catalogue subjects
- Gutenberg, Johann, 1397?-1468 -- Fiction
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- Category: Biographies
- Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)
- Category: History - European
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