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Julie Nováková a komeniologie
Julie Nováková and Comenius Studies

Author(s): Martin Steiner
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: AV ČR - Akademie věd České republiky - Ústav pro jazyk český
Keywords: Julie Nováková; comeniological activities; critical editions of Comenius writings; Comenius work; philological approach; Czech Comenius studies in the 2nd half of the 20th century; Early Modern Latin

Summary/Abstract: The focal point of Julie Nováková’s comeniological activities consists in the editing of Comenius’ Latin writings and in uncovering the characteristics of his Latin and style. She introduced precision of textual criticism into comeniology, an emphasis on philological interpretation of the text and the observation of the “ad fontes” principle. What is definitely of lasting value in her contribution to comeniology is the approach to editing based on painstaking investigation of the edited text as well as the author, his language and style. However, future generations of comeniologists will have to come to terms with the results of her other research activities, too.

  • Issue Year: 92/2010
  • Issue No: 1+2
  • Page Range: 81-84
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: Czech