The Ars Moriendi, Editio Princeps, Circa 1450 (1881) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104618995)

The Ars Moriendi, Editio Princeps, Circa 1450 (1881) by William Harry Rylands is a book that contains the first printed edition of the Ars Moriendi, a medieval guidebook on the art of dying. The book was originally written in the 15th century and was widely popular during the late Middle Ages. It was designed to help Christians prepare for death and to resist the temptations of the devil during their final moments. Rylands' edition of the Ars Moriendi is a facsimile reproduction of the original 1450 edition, complete with illustrations and woodcuts. The book also includes a preface by Rylands, in which he discusses the history and significance of the Ars Moriendi, as well as its influence on later works.This edition of the Ars Moriendi is an important historical document, providing insight into the beliefs and practices of medieval Christians. It is also a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of death and dying, as well as the development of printing technology in the 15th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Harry Rylands
ISBN-10: 1104618990
ISBN-13: 9781104618995
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2009
Pages: 56
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.12d