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Everyday Writing in the Graeco-Roman East
Roger S. Bagnall
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Paperback. Most of the everyday writing from the ancient world - that is, informal writing not intended for a long life or wide public distribution - has perished. This title argues that ordinary people - from Britain to Egypt to Afghanistan - used writing in their daily lives far more extensively than has been recognized. Series: Sather Classical Lectures. Num Pages: 196 pages, 72 b/w photographs and 11 tables. BIC Classification: HD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 148 x 12. Weight in Grams: 272.
Most of the everyday writing from the ancient world - that is, informal writing not intended for a long life or wide public distribution - has perished. Reinterpreting the silences and blanks of the historical record, leading papyrologist Roger S. Bagnall convincingly argues that ordinary people - from Britain to Egypt to Afghanistan - used writing in their daily lives far more extensively than has been recognized. Marshalling new and little-known evidence, including remarkable graffiti recently discovered in Smyrna, Bagnall presents a fascinating analysis of writing in different segments of society. His book offers a new picture of literacy in ... Read more
Most of the everyday writing from the ancient world - that is, informal writing not intended for a long life or wide public distribution - has perished. Reinterpreting the silences and blanks of the historical record, leading papyrologist Roger S. Bagnall convincingly argues that ordinary people - from Britain to Egypt to Afghanistan - used writing in their daily lives far more extensively than has been recognized. Marshalling new and little-known evidence, including remarkable graffiti recently discovered in Smyrna, Bagnall presents a fascinating analysis of writing in different segments of society. His book offers a new picture of literacy in ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
196
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Sather Classical Lectures
Condition
New
Weight
271 g
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520275799
SKU
V9780520275799
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About Roger S. Bagnall
Roger S. Bagnall is Professor of Ancient History and Director at the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World at New York University and the author most recently of Early Christian Books in Egypt.
Reviews for Everyday Writing in the Graeco-Roman East
"Illuminating. . . . There is little to critique in this engaging contribution from a seasoned papyrologist and ancient historian."
Brent Nongbri
Prudential
Brent Nongbri
Prudential