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The document proposes a microformat to encode references to canonical texts in classics literature to enable linking references to primary source materials. It discusses preliminary definitions including reference linking, distinguishing between primary sources like ancient texts and secondary sources like commentaries and articles, and defining canonical text references that will be encoded in the proposed microformat. The proposal is for critical value-added services for e-journals on classics using this new microformat.
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