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During the Renaissance, there was a rise in literature and art. Bookmaking and the study of old texts were popular again. Many texts were in Latin, as it was still a living language and rather accessible. However, in making new books, they were often written in the local vernacular. The beauty of this cultural expansion in the literary world was not appreciated until later on, as in the beginning, it was for practical use. | During the Renaissance, there was a rise in literature and art. Bookmaking and the study of old texts were popular again. Many texts were in Latin, as it was still a living language and rather accessible. However, in making new books, they were often written in the local vernacular. The beauty of this cultural expansion in the literary world was not appreciated until later on, as in the beginning, it was for practical use. <ref>The Book in Society</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 06:13, 5 September 2025
Origin
c.1600 Vernacular originates from the Latin word vernaculus, which means "domestic, native, indigenous; pertaining to home-born slaves" [1]
Definition
The local language that is used in the area, and is specific to the region. [1]
Context
During the Renaissance, there was a rise in literature and art. Bookmaking and the study of old texts were popular again. Many texts were in Latin, as it was still a living language and rather accessible. However, in making new books, they were often written in the local vernacular. The beauty of this cultural expansion in the literary world was not appreciated until later on, as in the beginning, it was for practical use. [2]
