Textuality and Knowledge

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The book delves into the nature of textual evidence in literary investigation, highlighting the fragility of material copies that can be altered both accidentally and intentionally. Peter Shillingsburg examines the significant implications of these changes for textual scholarship, emphasizing the challenges they pose to preserving the integrity of literary works. Through this exploration, the author sheds light on the complexities of maintaining authenticity in the study of texts.