Antonio Cassarino's Latin translation of Plutarch's Bruta animalia ratione uti

Abstract The present paper aims at giving a text edition of Antonio Cassarino's humanist Latin translation Plutarch's dialogue Bruta animalia ratione uti . This is the earliest three translations made this in course 15th century. itself extant different manuscripts, one which codex Vatican Library (Vat. lat. 3349), compiled after death by Panormita. A comparison variants has led to several results. First, some errors shared all manuscripts show that they go back common archetype already distance from translator's original copy. Second, Panormita relied heavily on Biblioteca della Società Siciliana per la Storia Patria Palermo (MS Lodi XII E 13) preparing his own version. Third, far being best representative translation. Though corrected inherited errors, he changes without consulting Greek. In almost every instance, it Casanatense Rome (Bibl. Casan. 665 C II 8) gives reading, providing clue for successful reconstruction text. An attempt will be trace version contained certain person named Balbi, referred dedicatory letter as learned expert both languages, Greek and Latin. Along with establishment text, also possible define source Cassarino used Pal. gr. 170).