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Dialogus magistri Pauli Niauis paruulis scholaribus ad latinum idioma perutilissimus by Paulus Niavis, 1486

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Identifier: MS 210/ff. 188r-203v

Scope and Contents

This section is a manuscript copy of Dialogus parvulis scholaribus ad latinum idioma perutilissimus by Paulus Niavis. This is a Latin textbook for young pupils, in the form of a dialogue and sing topics from the student's everyday life. The text was first published in 1489. The prologue starts on f. 186r with the words 'Paulus Niavis artium magister magnificis viris sapientibus quod se natui Remniezensi domis suis plurimum colendis salutem - Latinum ideoma magistri Pauli Niavis pro pueris sub forma dialogi editum. Loquitur enim Pedagogus Surgellus ac juvenis Hortena nuncupatur.', and ends on f. 203v with 'Latinum ydioma magistri Pauli Niavis brevi hoc dialogo compendiose editum, Prius scolaribus alumnis perutilissimum Basilee Impressum.

Copied from an edition of this text printed in Basle. Almost certainly Hain 11707 as wording of incipit and colophon match.

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Dates

  • Creation: 1486

Creator

Language of Materials

Latin

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.

Extent

16 folios

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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