The Pilcrow, Part 2
Tags: Language · History · Writing
I pick up the pilcrow’s trail in medieval scriptoria, watching it morph from a humble K for kaput into the familiar reversed P, shaped by scribes, rubricators and the slow, messy evolution of Western punctuation
Rolly's Take
This blog invites you into the layered world of language, where every mark tells a story and every transformation reveals a deeper truth. It resonates with those who delight in the delicate interplay of history and innovation, particularly the kind of person who lingers over the etymology of words and revels in the artistry of written expression. Here, the journey through the evolution of punctuation becomes a meditation on how we communicate and connect, urging you to ponder the messy beauty of progress and the scribes who shaped our understanding of the written word.