Summary
A study of 17th-century Czech-language calendars printed in the Kingdom of Hungary reveals their role as cultural registers that catered to multiethnic communities, blending practicality with intellectual depth. The research identifies a divergence between David Frölich's sophisticated Schreibkalendern produced for European humanists and his simplified Biblical Czech editions for Hungarian readers, reflecting regional differences in erudition and editorial style. The analysis of calendars from Levoča and Trenčín, before the latter's press relocated to Žilina, highlights their accessibility and relevance to everyday life, contributing to their widespread popularity. The study also notes that Simeon Partlicius' calendars marked an early alignment with German-language models in terms of cultural content.
Citation
Papp, I. (2023). A 17. századi biblikus cseh nyelvű naptárak műveltségszerkezeti regiszterei. Irodalomtörténeti Közlemények, 127(6), 711–730. https://doi.org/10.56232/itk.2023.6.03