Academia de la Crusca library, Special research library in Florence, Italy
Academia de la Crusca library is a specialized research institution in Florence focused on Italian language and linguistic studies. It sits within a 15th-century villa and holds manuscript collections, early printed books, and extensive materials documenting Italian grammar and vocabulary research.
Founded in 1583 to advance Italian language scholarship, the academy began building its systematic collection in the late 1600s. The holdings later moved to the Villa Medicea di Castello, where the library operates today.
The academy's name means 'chaff' in Italian, reflecting its founders' mission to sift and refine the language. Today, the library embodies that scholarly purpose through its focused collections on linguistic studies and Italian grammar.
Access to the library requires advance registration for researchers seeking specialized materials and rare documents. Visitors should communicate their research interests beforehand so staff can prepare relevant collections for their visit.
The library holds personal letters and manuscripts from prominent linguist Giorgio Pasquali, offering insight into a scholar's actual working methods. Additionally, it acquired a 10,000-volume personal collection from literary critic Bruno Migliorini, adding another dimension to its holdings.
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