Written texts and the rise of literate culture in ancient Greece
Greek language Greek literature Language and culture Literacy Transmission of texts Written communication Civilization Greece e-böcker Criticism, interpretation, etc History
Cambridge University Press
2003
EISBN 9780511064067
From the sixth through the fourth centuries BCE, the landmark developments of Greek culture were accompanied by an explosive growth in the use of written texts. This book considers how writing, reading, and disseminating texts led to new ways of thinking and new forms of expression and behaviour.
