Of frogs and hangmen: the production and reception of the Corona Preciosa

The reception of the Corona Preciosa (Venice 1527), the first dictionary of vernacularGreek, by Western European scholars (16th–18th centuries) is described. The role of Stefano da Sabbio, Pietro Borrani and Dimitrios Zinos in the production of the Corona is investigated.

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Published in:Byzantine and modern Greek studies 2011-09, Vol.35 (2), p.170-184
Main Author: Lauxtermann, Marc D.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The reception of the Corona Preciosa (Venice 1527), the first dictionary of vernacularGreek, by Western European scholars (16th–18th centuries) is described. The role of Stefano da Sabbio, Pietro Borrani and Dimitrios Zinos in the production of the Corona is investigated.
ISSN:0307-0131
1749-625X
DOI:10.1179/030701311X12906802900359