Abbas qui et scriptor?: The Handwriting of Robert of Torigni and His Scribal Activity as Abbot of Mont-Saint-Michel (1154–1186)

A reassessment of Robert of Torigni's handwriting challenges long-held assumptions about his scribal activity as abbot of Mont-Saint-Michel (1154–86). Through a comprehensive paleographical analysis, this study identifies his distinctive hand in previously overlooked manuscripts, revealing his limited training as a scribe despite his role in producing influential historical works. By examining corrections and interlinear glosses across multiple codices, the research sheds new light on Robert's involvement in manuscript production at Mont-Saint-Michel, offering insights into his methods as a monastic historian and his leadership within the community.

Pohl, B. (2014). Abbas qui et scriptor?: The Handwriting of Robert of Torigni and His Scribal Activity as Abbot of Mont-Saint-Michel (1154–1186). Traditio, 69(1), 45–86. https://doi.org/10.1353/trd.2014.0002