The Persistence of Tradition: the Curious Case of Henry Symeonis (2023)
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The Bodleian Library's blog post explores the curious case of Henry Symeonis, a 14th-century monk who copied and annotated manuscripts, highlighting the persistence of tradition in medieval manuscript culture, with the discussion touching on the significance of Symeonis' work and its relevance to understanding historical cultural practices.
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