Greetings,
Just a short one to say that I have finished Book One of the Elizabethan English (EE) Version 2 of the project and will soon be moving on to Book Two. I can say one thing for sure and that is that the EE version of this manual is taking its time and that is good because it means I should be able to do a reasonable job at it. It is most definitely a "process" thing.
1. Remove heading and change it to the standard font and centre it.
2. Read through and edit the section changing the language or at least the words in to words closer to the ones of the period.
3. Formatting 1. Change the font of the entire section to a more period one. Insert Drop Cap for the first letter of the section and make sure the formatting is good. Add headers where required.
4. Ligatures. These are jointed characters used in the original formats of the printed word in the Elizabethan period, the addition of these adds to the "flavour" of the printing present.
5. Formatting 2. Alignment, making sure that the ends of the lines are at least close to even, this involves hyphenation. Follow-on words from the end of each page to the beginning of the next page. These are a feature of many documents of the period.
So, 5 steps to transferring the PDE to the EE versions. Most of this has to be done manually as the formatting is a little tricky and there are some font issues. In essence this is making it so the EE version is taking quite a bit longer than I thought, hence my gap in posting. I am hoping that I will at least have all the singular sections done by the end of the month, and hopefully even a completed version, but that will be a "wait and see" sort of thing.
Cheers,
Henry.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Sunday, February 9, 2014
EE Version 2 - Progress Update - 9 February 2014
Greetings,
This will no doubt be a very short update. I have completed Version 2 of the PDE version of the manual and sent it off to be read and comments given back. I have also started on Version 2 of the EE version of the manual, and one thing is for sure and that it is going to take quite a bit longer than the PDE version. The PDE version was simply adding some headings, images and fixing some of the wording, the EE version is quite a bit more in-depth than that.
The language is the first part of the process and that is to turn the language backward to its earlier form. This requires reading through the manual and re-wording modern expressions into Elizabethan ones. It also involves removing modern terms and expressions and replacing them with Elizabethan ones. This only one place where the concept of "divergence" really comes into play. I would not be surprised if there is a Version 3 involving further changes to the language.
The next part is formatting. For the modern version that meant adding sub-headings and shortening paragraphs. For this Elizabethan version it means adding drop cap letters for the beginning of each section, ensuring that each page is justified correctly so that the ends of the lines are at least close to lining up, making sure that the follow-on words are present at the end of each page where it is required, and working on the headers to make sure that they are correct. Part of the formatting is changing the font, and that is another question altogether.
It is not just merely changing the font from a modern font to an Elizabethan looking font. There is also making sure that the sizing is correct for the page as compared to headings and footers and so forth. It is also adding ligatures where they are present in the font in order to change things as much as they can. I am using JSL Ancient as the primary font for changing it, unfortunately there is the missing "long s" issue, but only in a single case, in the ligatures it is present. I am hoping that the replacement is sufficient enough to cover this particular deficiency, or that I may be able to find a replacement. For the most part I am hoping that the average reader just won't notice.
There is the question of images with regard to this EE version and I have not decided yet what I will do about this. I would have to either hand-draw the images, something I am not particularly good at, or hope that I can do them electronically and give the final product the best final look. I will give this due consideration and make a decision about it later on.
The process of change from modern to Elizabethan is taking its time and I am fully expecting that this part will take some time to get right. It sure is not as easy as the PDE version and that is for sure. Updates will be written as I get to places where they are appropriate.
Cheers,
Henry.
This will no doubt be a very short update. I have completed Version 2 of the PDE version of the manual and sent it off to be read and comments given back. I have also started on Version 2 of the EE version of the manual, and one thing is for sure and that it is going to take quite a bit longer than the PDE version. The PDE version was simply adding some headings, images and fixing some of the wording, the EE version is quite a bit more in-depth than that.
The language is the first part of the process and that is to turn the language backward to its earlier form. This requires reading through the manual and re-wording modern expressions into Elizabethan ones. It also involves removing modern terms and expressions and replacing them with Elizabethan ones. This only one place where the concept of "divergence" really comes into play. I would not be surprised if there is a Version 3 involving further changes to the language.
The next part is formatting. For the modern version that meant adding sub-headings and shortening paragraphs. For this Elizabethan version it means adding drop cap letters for the beginning of each section, ensuring that each page is justified correctly so that the ends of the lines are at least close to lining up, making sure that the follow-on words are present at the end of each page where it is required, and working on the headers to make sure that they are correct. Part of the formatting is changing the font, and that is another question altogether.
It is not just merely changing the font from a modern font to an Elizabethan looking font. There is also making sure that the sizing is correct for the page as compared to headings and footers and so forth. It is also adding ligatures where they are present in the font in order to change things as much as they can. I am using JSL Ancient as the primary font for changing it, unfortunately there is the missing "long s" issue, but only in a single case, in the ligatures it is present. I am hoping that the replacement is sufficient enough to cover this particular deficiency, or that I may be able to find a replacement. For the most part I am hoping that the average reader just won't notice.
There is the question of images with regard to this EE version and I have not decided yet what I will do about this. I would have to either hand-draw the images, something I am not particularly good at, or hope that I can do them electronically and give the final product the best final look. I will give this due consideration and make a decision about it later on.
The process of change from modern to Elizabethan is taking its time and I am fully expecting that this part will take some time to get right. It sure is not as easy as the PDE version and that is for sure. Updates will be written as I get to places where they are appropriate.
Cheers,
Henry.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Modern Version 2 Edited - Progress Update - 2 February 2014
Greetings,
Well I have gone through and completed editing in order to form version 2 of the modern version of the manual. The next bit will be to assemble it in its entirety and then work on the formatting. Make sure all the pagination is correct and things are where they are supposed to be.
The editing process was not all that hard considering the original was written in Present Day English (PDE), so in many ways it was actually doing the reverse of what I have done for the Elizabethan English (EE) version. In this case it was to modernise it, to remove some of the older expressions which I used to prod my way toward the EE version and make it more readable for the modern audience. I am getting to the situation that while the EE version will be of use to some the PDE will be read a lot more. This will no doubt be because it will be far easier to read and also to understand.
Part of the process of modernisation included shortening of paragraphs so that it was easier to read. This meant that the reader now gets the information in shorter, sharper pieces rather than the longer discourse of the EE version. This process also included the addition of headings and sub-headings, once again for easier reading of the text and immediate reference to exactly what the section is about. This was designed to transform the text into a more useable format for the reader, so that the information presented can be used in a practical sense.
The other major part of the process was the inclusion of diagrams in parts of the text to specifically point out what is being indicated. These are modern diagrams, developed by myself for the most part, designed to give a graphical representation of some of the words which were written. There are further diagrams that I would have liked to have added however either I was not able to access "free access" version or did not have the skill to produce them myself. This is going to prove the truly interesting part should I decide to include images in the EE version.
My plan is to assemble Version 2 of the PDE version in the next couple of weeks. The next part of the process will be to move on to Version 2 of the EE version, which I think is actually going to be a more tricky prospect as I have intention of doing much the same as I have for the PDE version, but making more appropriate to the period for which I have been aiming. The images are going to be really tricky quite frankly.
Cheers,
Henry.
Well I have gone through and completed editing in order to form version 2 of the modern version of the manual. The next bit will be to assemble it in its entirety and then work on the formatting. Make sure all the pagination is correct and things are where they are supposed to be.
The editing process was not all that hard considering the original was written in Present Day English (PDE), so in many ways it was actually doing the reverse of what I have done for the Elizabethan English (EE) version. In this case it was to modernise it, to remove some of the older expressions which I used to prod my way toward the EE version and make it more readable for the modern audience. I am getting to the situation that while the EE version will be of use to some the PDE will be read a lot more. This will no doubt be because it will be far easier to read and also to understand.
Part of the process of modernisation included shortening of paragraphs so that it was easier to read. This meant that the reader now gets the information in shorter, sharper pieces rather than the longer discourse of the EE version. This process also included the addition of headings and sub-headings, once again for easier reading of the text and immediate reference to exactly what the section is about. This was designed to transform the text into a more useable format for the reader, so that the information presented can be used in a practical sense.
The other major part of the process was the inclusion of diagrams in parts of the text to specifically point out what is being indicated. These are modern diagrams, developed by myself for the most part, designed to give a graphical representation of some of the words which were written. There are further diagrams that I would have liked to have added however either I was not able to access "free access" version or did not have the skill to produce them myself. This is going to prove the truly interesting part should I decide to include images in the EE version.
My plan is to assemble Version 2 of the PDE version in the next couple of weeks. The next part of the process will be to move on to Version 2 of the EE version, which I think is actually going to be a more tricky prospect as I have intention of doing much the same as I have for the PDE version, but making more appropriate to the period for which I have been aiming. The images are going to be really tricky quite frankly.
Cheers,
Henry.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Divergence - Progress Update 16 January 2013
Greetings,
As anyone following this blog will know, version one of the fencing manual was completed a little while ago. Now it is time for further changes to be made to both the modern and Elizabethan versions of this project. For the most part the biggest change between the modern and Elizabethan versions made in version one was a conversion of spellings and also of punctuation. No grammar was really altered and really only the major punctuation was affected. Moving forward will result in divergence between the modern and Elizabethan manuals.
In the case of the modern version, this will be a process of change toward a more usable format. This means the addition of headings and subheadings for starters in the manual in order that there are not great blocks of text for the reader to deal with. In such technical manuals such as this one smaller blocks of information are much more readily usable for the reader. Further on in this version there will also be an addressing of some of the expression and other more grammatical elements, once again to make it more accessible to the reader.
In the case of the Elizabethan version, the processes involved in change will be, for the most part, focusing on grammatical elements and sentence structures. The punctuation is only one element in the reading of the manual, grammar also has a large part to play in order for this manual to be "Elizabethanized". No doubt there will also be further spelling and punctuation changes in the process of change.
What is going to result is quite a striking divergence between the modern and Elizabethan versions of the manual. While the core elements and teachings of both will remain the same, thus the content remains the same, the format and language elements will change quite markedly. There is no doubt that version one will be the real time where the two versions of this manual will seem the most similar and that big changes will be happening in the process of furthering this project.
Cheers,
Henry.
As anyone following this blog will know, version one of the fencing manual was completed a little while ago. Now it is time for further changes to be made to both the modern and Elizabethan versions of this project. For the most part the biggest change between the modern and Elizabethan versions made in version one was a conversion of spellings and also of punctuation. No grammar was really altered and really only the major punctuation was affected. Moving forward will result in divergence between the modern and Elizabethan manuals.
In the case of the modern version, this will be a process of change toward a more usable format. This means the addition of headings and subheadings for starters in the manual in order that there are not great blocks of text for the reader to deal with. In such technical manuals such as this one smaller blocks of information are much more readily usable for the reader. Further on in this version there will also be an addressing of some of the expression and other more grammatical elements, once again to make it more accessible to the reader.
In the case of the Elizabethan version, the processes involved in change will be, for the most part, focusing on grammatical elements and sentence structures. The punctuation is only one element in the reading of the manual, grammar also has a large part to play in order for this manual to be "Elizabethanized". No doubt there will also be further spelling and punctuation changes in the process of change.
What is going to result is quite a striking divergence between the modern and Elizabethan versions of the manual. While the core elements and teachings of both will remain the same, thus the content remains the same, the format and language elements will change quite markedly. There is no doubt that version one will be the real time where the two versions of this manual will seem the most similar and that big changes will be happening in the process of furthering this project.
Cheers,
Henry.
Monday, December 30, 2013
Progress Update - Book Two and Version One Complete - 30 December 2013
Greetings,
Well, it has taken some three years to get to this stage. However, I have completed Version One of the my period fencing manual. I have no doubts whatsoever that there will be another version to follow, especially as there is quite a bit of formatting to fix and some further editing to do in both the modern and Elizabethan versions in order to modify the language and fix some formations of the language. My plan from here is to present the first version, as it is to the proposed individual in the Epistle Dedicatory for approval at this stage. From there after some discussion, there may be a "public" version of some or all of the texts made. From this point it will be then to move on to Version Two, in which the two languages will really begin to show their differences and also the formatting of the text will also be included.
Book Two:
Preface
Of Honour
Of Dishonour
An Honourable Quarrel
An Honourable Quarrel
Of Reasons and Opportunities
Of the Challenger and Challenged
Of the Negotiations of an Honourable Quarrel
Of the Honourable Combat
Of the Resolution of the Duel
Of the Nobility of Women
A Resolution to the Discussion
The previous is what is found in Book Two. There will probably be a small break between this and my next update as I have other projects also on the go, however there will be more to come.
Cheers,
Henry.
Well, it has taken some three years to get to this stage. However, I have completed Version One of the my period fencing manual. I have no doubts whatsoever that there will be another version to follow, especially as there is quite a bit of formatting to fix and some further editing to do in both the modern and Elizabethan versions in order to modify the language and fix some formations of the language. My plan from here is to present the first version, as it is to the proposed individual in the Epistle Dedicatory for approval at this stage. From there after some discussion, there may be a "public" version of some or all of the texts made. From this point it will be then to move on to Version Two, in which the two languages will really begin to show their differences and also the formatting of the text will also be included.
Book Two:
Preface
Of Honour
Of Dishonour
An Honourable Quarrel
An Honourable Quarrel
Of Reasons and Opportunities
Of the Challenger and Challenged
Of the Negotiations of an Honourable Quarrel
Of the Honourable Combat
Of the Resolution of the Duel
Of the Nobility of Women
A Resolution to the Discussion
The previous is what is found in Book Two. There will probably be a small break between this and my next update as I have other projects also on the go, however there will be more to come.
Cheers,
Henry.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Progress Update - Book One Complete - 17 December 2013
Greetings,
Today, I completed Book One. The manual has been divided into two "books", in much the same way that Saviolo divided his. The more practical aspects of using the rapier are in the first book and the more social aspects with regard to combats and so forth are found in the second book. For my next update, I will be shortening the list below using only the heading for Book One, rather than listing the elements of the book already found below.
Title Page
Epistle Dedicatory
Author's Epistle to Various Noblemen
Author's Epistle to the Gentle Reader
Book One:
Theory:
Principles
Time
Distance
Lines
Engagement
Practice
Practical:
Of Wards
Footwork
Defense:
Void
Parry
Combination
Today, I completed Book One. The manual has been divided into two "books", in much the same way that Saviolo divided his. The more practical aspects of using the rapier are in the first book and the more social aspects with regard to combats and so forth are found in the second book. For my next update, I will be shortening the list below using only the heading for Book One, rather than listing the elements of the book already found below.
Title Page
Epistle Dedicatory
Author's Epistle to Various Noblemen
Author's Epistle to the Gentle Reader
Book One:
Theory:
Principles
Time
Distance
Lines
Engagement
Practice
Practical:
Of Wards
Footwork
Defense:
Void
Parry
Combination
Attack:
Thrust
Cut
The Attack
Blade Engagement
Time:
In Time
Priority
Double
Single Time
Counter Time
Half-Time
Closes and Gripes
Reading the Opponent
Application - Wounds
Sundry Notes:
Advantage of the Circle Over the Line
Single Against All
The Left-Hander
True and False Arts
What is presented at the moment in what I have done is only the first version of this process. I have intentions of editing and further enhancing both versions of the manual in order to present them at their best. I have no doubt that the result of the change in language through grammar especially will change a lot of the language and thus demonstrate a clear difference between the two. The presentation of both together in a single manual is designed to give the reader access to both forms, thus increasing the familiarity with Elizabethan English and thus hopefully this will allow greater access to "period" manuals to more enthusiasts not only of the rapier but other areas.
Cheers,
Henry
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Progress Report - 15 December 2013
Greetings,
This is another production progress report for the translation of the Present Day English fencing treatise into Elizabethan English. I have merely added to the previous update rather than just doing what I have done recently this way it has a little bit of context. I am getting closer and closer to finishing Book One, once this is finished I will be shortening the progress report.
Title Page
Epistle Dedicatory
Author's Epistle to Various Noblemen
Author's Epistle to the Gentle Reader
Book One:
Theory:
Principles
Time
Distance
Lines
Engagement
Practice
Practical:
Of Wards
Footwork
Defense:
Void
Parry
Combination
This is another production progress report for the translation of the Present Day English fencing treatise into Elizabethan English. I have merely added to the previous update rather than just doing what I have done recently this way it has a little bit of context. I am getting closer and closer to finishing Book One, once this is finished I will be shortening the progress report.
Title Page
Epistle Dedicatory
Author's Epistle to Various Noblemen
Author's Epistle to the Gentle Reader
Book One:
Theory:
Principles
Time
Distance
Lines
Engagement
Practice
Practical:
Of Wards
Footwork
Defense:
Void
Parry
Combination
Attack:
Thrust
Cut
The Attack
Blade Engagement
Time:
In Time
Priority
Double
Single Time
Counter Time
Half-Time
Closes and Gripes
Reading the Opponent
Application - Wounds
I am currently working on the Sundry Notes which is the final part of Book One. It has only three elements in it so I expect that I should be getting close to finishing Book One reasonably soon. Once I have completed this the updates will only include what I have done from Book Two rather than the entire lot. Once it is all completed, then there will be an update with the lot for Version 1.
Cheers,
Henry.
Cheers,
Henry.
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