Masked literary works

Author: [Russian] Dmitriev, translated by Fu Zhongxuan
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The so-called masked literary works refer to literary works published by authors using concealing techniques. The concept is quite broad, and the forms are also diverse. There are those concealing the author's name, gender, or social status; those concealing the content of the work; those passing off original works as translations; those concealing the publication date and location; and so on. This book uncovers the masks in European book publishing over five hundred years and helps readers understand the reasons and purposes behind the concealment.