Bibliograph

Papyrus, the invention of books in the ancient world, Irene Vallejo ; translated from the Spanish by Charlotte Whittle

Type

Label

Papyrus, the invention of books in the ancient world, Irene Vallejo ; translated from the Spanish by Charlotte Whittle

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [389]-420) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Papyrus

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1289233872

Responsibility statement

Irene Vallejo ; translated from the Spanish by Charlotte Whittle

Sub title

the invention of books in the ancient world

Summary

Weaving together interpretations of the classics, moving personal anecdotes of the author's own encounters with the written word and fascinating historical stories, this rich exploration of the book's journey from oral tradition to scrolls to codices illuminates how ancient ideas about education, censorship, authority and identity still resonate today

Target audience

adult

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