Libri famosi: un tesoro digitale di opere letterarie
Famous Books is an educational and reference app developed by the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek. As one of the largest and most prestigious libraries in the world, the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek houses an extensive collection of priceless literary works.
This app, titled "Famous Books. Treasures of the Bavarian State Library," offers users a chance to explore a curated selection of 52 remarkable manuscripts, incunabula, and rare printed works from both the Occident and the Orient. These treasures are not often accessible to the public in physical exhibitions, making this digital collection an invaluable resource for book enthusiasts and scholars alike.
With the app, users can delve into the pages of these literary masterpieces, freely zooming in and browsing from the first page to the last. Among the showcased exhibits are the manuscript A of the Nibelungenlied, the Ottheinrich Bible in eight volumes, the Gutenberg Bible, the World Chronicle of Hartmann Schedel, the Babylonian Talmud, and Wolfram von Eschenbach's epic poem Parzival.
Immerse yourself in the world of literature with Famous Books, and gain a fascinating insight into the treasures held by the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek. Available for iPhone, this app is a must-have for anyone passionate about books and history.
