Textual Bibliography
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course aims at providing a philological preparation to achieve the educational objective of the degree course, more specifically a preparation on the characteristics and the questions posed by the study of maps in the context of author philology.
The study of maps in the context of author philology. As far as printed books are concerned, by presenting the work of typography from the first centuries up to contemporary times, students will be provided with the tools with which to carry out a philological investigation of a printed book; as far as authorship philology is concerned, students will be provided with useful tools for the investigation of authorship maps and philological skills that will enable them to prepare a critically and scientifically correct edition.
The study of maps in the context of author philology. As far as printed books are concerned, by presenting the work of typography from the first centuries up to contemporary times, students will be provided with the tools with which to carry out a philological investigation of a printed book; as far as authorship philology is concerned, students will be provided with useful tools for the investigation of authorship maps and philological skills that will enable them to prepare a critically and scientifically correct edition.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge: At the end of the course, students will acquire knowledge of the methods of production and edition of printed books, in the ancient typographic regime and in the modern and contemporary age, on the one hand, and, on the other, knowledge of the methods of study of author's papers and the problems posed by their edition.
Competences: At the end of the course, students will acquire both the ability to investigate from a philological point of view specimens of ancient and modern books, and the competence necessary to deal with writers' autographs and to define the characteristics that their publication may have.
Competences: At the end of the course, students will acquire both the ability to investigate from a philological point of view specimens of ancient and modern books, and the competence necessary to deal with writers' autographs and to define the characteristics that their publication may have.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Part A (20 h; 3 ECTS) - Prof. Alberto Cadioli: Tools for textual bibliography: the Work in the printing press and its Philological consequences. (compulsory)
Part B (20 h; 3 ECTS): The first "Ortis" by Ugo Foscolo: Publishing History from 1798 to 1802. (elective)
Part C (20h; 3 ECTS) - Foscolo's "Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis": From the First Complete Edition (1802) to the London Printing (1817). (elective)
The students who will take the exam for 6 ECTS will have to prepare the part A and one to choose between part B and part C.
Part B (20 h; 3 ECTS): The first "Ortis" by Ugo Foscolo: Publishing History from 1798 to 1802. (elective)
Part C (20h; 3 ECTS) - Foscolo's "Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis": From the First Complete Edition (1802) to the London Printing (1817). (elective)
The students who will take the exam for 6 ECTS will have to prepare the part A and one to choose between part B and part C.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of the basic notions of textual philology.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons. The complete bibliography and all the materials used during the lectures will be available on myAriel. The attendance is strongly recommended, but not compulsory. For the second and the third part (B and C) of the course non-attending students will have to contact the lecturer for further information on the study method. International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the lecturers in good time. Examination arrangements for students with disabilities and/or LSDmust be agreed with the lecturers, in consultation with the LSD' office.
Teaching Resources
Part A - Prof. Alberto Cadioli
In addition to the lecture notes and the materials presented in class, students are also expected to study the following:
- Alberto Cadioli, "Il testo in tipografia. Lo studio filologico delle edizioni a stampa", Dueville, Ronzani, 2024.
Parts B and C
The following edition will be used as a working text: Ugo Foscolo, "Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis", edizione critica a cura di Giovanni Gambarin, Firenze, Le Monnier, 1970.
Students will also be required to know:
Giovanni Gambarin, Introduzione, in Ugo Foscolo, Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis, edizione critica a cura di Giovanni Gambarin, Firenze, Le Monnier, 1970, pp. XI-LXXXIV.
Part B
- Ugo Foscolo, Angelo Sassoli, "Vera storia di due amanti infelici", ossia Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis, a cura di Pino Fasano, Roma, Bulzoni, 1999.
Part C
Students are required to have a copy of Ugo Foscolo, "Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis". One of the following is recommended:
- Ugo Foscolo, Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis, Introduzione di Walter Binni, note di Lucio Felici, Milano, Garzanti, 2005 [earlier or later editions are equally valid]
- Ugo Foscolo, Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis, a cura di Giovanna Ioli, Torino, Einaudi, 2015 [earlier or later editions are equally valid]
For parts B and C the complete bibliography will be available on myAir before the beginning of the lectures.
Non-attending students
Part A - Prof. Alberto Cadioli
Non-attending students are expected to add the following essay and volume (only the specified sections) to the bibliography assigned to attending students:
- Gianfranco Contini, "Come lavorava l'Ariosto", in Id., "Esercizî di lettura", Torino, Einaudi, 1982, pp. 232-241 (anche le edizioni precedenti vanno bene)
- Pasquale Stoppelli, "Filologia dei testi a stampa", nuova edizione, Cagliari, CUEC, 2008 - Saggi da portare all'esame: «Introduzione»; W.W. Greg, "Il criterio del testo-base"; Ph. Gaskell, "La trasmissione del testo"; F. Bowers, "L'autorità multipla. Nuovi problemi e concetti del testo-base"; «Postfazione del 2008».
For parts B and C the complete bibliography will be available on myAir before the beginning of the lectures.
In addition to the lecture notes and the materials presented in class, students are also expected to study the following:
- Alberto Cadioli, "Il testo in tipografia. Lo studio filologico delle edizioni a stampa", Dueville, Ronzani, 2024.
Parts B and C
The following edition will be used as a working text: Ugo Foscolo, "Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis", edizione critica a cura di Giovanni Gambarin, Firenze, Le Monnier, 1970.
Students will also be required to know:
Giovanni Gambarin, Introduzione, in Ugo Foscolo, Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis, edizione critica a cura di Giovanni Gambarin, Firenze, Le Monnier, 1970, pp. XI-LXXXIV.
Part B
- Ugo Foscolo, Angelo Sassoli, "Vera storia di due amanti infelici", ossia Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis, a cura di Pino Fasano, Roma, Bulzoni, 1999.
Part C
Students are required to have a copy of Ugo Foscolo, "Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis". One of the following is recommended:
- Ugo Foscolo, Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis, Introduzione di Walter Binni, note di Lucio Felici, Milano, Garzanti, 2005 [earlier or later editions are equally valid]
- Ugo Foscolo, Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis, a cura di Giovanna Ioli, Torino, Einaudi, 2015 [earlier or later editions are equally valid]
For parts B and C the complete bibliography will be available on myAir before the beginning of the lectures.
Non-attending students
Part A - Prof. Alberto Cadioli
Non-attending students are expected to add the following essay and volume (only the specified sections) to the bibliography assigned to attending students:
- Gianfranco Contini, "Come lavorava l'Ariosto", in Id., "Esercizî di lettura", Torino, Einaudi, 1982, pp. 232-241 (anche le edizioni precedenti vanno bene)
- Pasquale Stoppelli, "Filologia dei testi a stampa", nuova edizione, Cagliari, CUEC, 2008 - Saggi da portare all'esame: «Introduzione»; W.W. Greg, "Il criterio del testo-base"; Ph. Gaskell, "La trasmissione del testo"; F. Bowers, "L'autorità multipla. Nuovi problemi e concetti del testo-base"; «Postfazione del 2008».
For parts B and C the complete bibliography will be available on myAir before the beginning of the lectures.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The oral exam will verify the students' knowledge, their ability to present topics critically and organize the speech (clarity and coherence); the correct use of language, included the technical vocabulary. The evaluation will be expressed in thirtieths. The minimum grade to pass the exam is 18/30.
Part A and B
L-FIL-LET/13 - PHILOLOGY OF ITALIAN LITERATURE - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Tanzi Imbri Barbara
Part C
L-FIL-LET/13 - PHILOLOGY OF ITALIAN LITERATURE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Cadioli Alberto
Professor(s)
Reception:
Professor Cadioli receives students in his office by appointment. Please write and the day and time will be arranged.
In the teacher's office.