Ludovico Antonio Muratori belongs to the literary record as a writer whose work outlasted the moment that produced it.
The record lists Ludovico Antonio Muratori as Italian priest, writer, librarian, historian and diplomat.
Ludovico Antonio Muratori was born at Vignola in 1672. He was educated at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
This was a period of expanding print and contested censorship, when writing became a public act with consequences.
He worked as historian, writer and catholic priest.
The writing is recorded in Latin and Italian.
Literature is judged by re-reading, which is a slower and harsher test than acclaim.
Ludovico Antonio Muratori died in 1750, aged 78. The books remain, which is the only durable form a writing life takes.
