The Middle English Antidotary of Lanfranc of Milan’s “Chirurgia Magna”: A Critical Edition Based on Cambridge, Trinity College, MS R.14.41
by Marialuisa Caparrini, Sonia Colafrancesco
This critical edition of the Middle English Antidotary from Lanfranc of Milan's 'Chirurgia Magna' is based on Cambridge, Trinity College, MS R.14.41. Prepared by Marialuisa Caparrini and Sonia Colafrancesco, it offers a vital resource for studying medieval surgical texts and the adaptation of continental medical knowledge into English vernacular traditions.
About This Book
The Middle English Antidotary of Lanfranc of Milan's 'Chirurgia Magna' provides a meticulously prepared critical edition of this important medieval text. Derived from the specific manuscript Cambridge, Trinity College, MS R.14.41, it captures the translation and adaptation of Lanfranc's original work into Middle English.
Lanfranc of Milan, a prominent surgeon of the 13th century, authored the 'Chirurgia Magna' as a comprehensive guide to surgical practices. This edition highlights the antidotary section, focusing on remedies and treatments central to medieval medicine.
Edited by Marialuisa Caparrini and Sonia Colafrancesco, the volume ensures scholarly accuracy through detailed textual analysis and comparison with source materials. It serves as an essential tool for researchers exploring the evolution of surgical knowledge in England.
The work underscores the transmission of medical knowledge from Latin originals to vernacular languages, reflecting the intellectual exchanges of the period. Its publication aids in understanding historical approaches to healthcare and pharmacology.
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