The life of Cardinal Mezzofanti by Charles William Russell
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"The Life of Cardinal Mezzofanti" by Charles William Russell is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on the remarkable life and linguistic accomplishments of Cardinal Mezzofanti, who was reputed to have an extraordinary command of numerous languages. The text also contains an introductory memoir discussing other eminent linguists from both ancient and modern times, setting the stage for a detailed examination of Mezzofanti's legacy and contributions to
linguistics. The opening of the memoir begins with the author's reflection on the need for a comprehensive biography of Cardinal Mezzofanti, sparked by an earlier article in the Edinburgh Review. Russell emphasizes the importance of substantiating Mezzofanti's linguistic talents with credible evidence and personal testimonies, particularly from individuals well-versed in the various languages attributed to him. The author expresses gratitude to those who contributed memories and anecdotes about Mezzofanti, marking the beginning of a meticulous inquiry that aims to accurately assess the cardinal's vast linguistic skills and their significance in the history of linguistics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Russell, Charles William, 1812-1880 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 22023979 |
| Title |
The life of Cardinal Mezzofanti With an introductory memoir of eminent linguists, ancient and modern |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Longman, Brown, & Co.,1858. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | P: Language and Literatures |
| Subject | Mezzofanti, Giuseppe, 1774-1849 |
| Subject | Linguists |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69473 |
| Release Date | Dec 4, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1317 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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