That Disgraceful, Disreputable, (Wonderful) Form of Punctuation: The Parenthesis
Shakespeare and friends would call punctuation “distinctions,” according to the Latin tradition, or “pointing,” because of the medieval practice of placing dots or points at different levels of the…
Summary
Parentheses have a rich history that connects to medieval practices and the Latin tradition. Discover how this often-overlooked punctuation mark has evolved and its significance in writing.
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