Textual Criticism & Editorial Technique

A guide for users and makers of critical editions of Greek and Latin texts. Handy reference for: Causes of textual variation; analysis of closed and open traditions; evaluation of variants and emendations; collecting the material for an edition; layout of text and apparatus; specimen passages with commentary. Offers a guide to common types of errors found in ancient and medieval manuscripts. Also discusses the construction of the preface and critical apparatus and how relationships among manuscripts are established.