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Papyrus

The Invention of Books in the Ancient World

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 A "masterly" (Economist), prize-winning, internationally bestselling history of books in the ancient world

"Exquisite. . . . Beautifully translated into English by Charlotte Whittle, who is able to convey both Vallejo’s passionate narrative presence and her synthesising intelligence.” —The Guardian

Long before books were mass-produced, hand-copied scrolls made from Nile River reeds were the treasures of the ancient world. Emperors and pharaohs, determined to possess them, dispatched emissaries to the edges of the known world to bring them back. Exploring the deep and fascinating history of the written word, from the oral tradition to scrolls to codices, internationally bestselling author Irene Vallejo shows that books have always been a precious and precarious vehicle for civilization.

Through fascinating stories from history, insightful readings of the classics, and poignant personal reflection, Vallejo traces the dramatic history of the book and the fight for its survival. At its heart a spirited love letter to language itself, Papyrus takes readers on a journey across the centuries to discover how a simple reed grown along the banks of the Nile would give birth to a rich and cherished culture. Ancienne Monde Moyen-Orient Égypte Afrique Égypte ancienne Histoire ancienne Grèce antique
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Utterly enjoyable ... haven't listened to one like this is a long, long time ...

Marvelous

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What a lovely book. I almost returned this title, as I have read other books on the history of books, including papyrus… but am so glad I didn’t! The title gives this book a disservice, as it is so much more than papyrus. Both wide reaching and detailed, the author covers the history of written language, books, libraries and so much more. Expect to spend time in Rome, Pompeii, WW2 book burning…. I learned things about subjects I have read about extensively. Finally, I was definitely entertained and it kept my attention.

10 stars

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Overall this is a pretty good book. For me personally it did not make it to the great level because it was a bit long and sometimes the author is very progressive in her thoughts to the point where I was rolling my eyes. But overall this is a good book about the history of books and culture.

informative and interesting

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Ansolutely incredible! Beautiful prose, I learned so much and was intrigued by every sentence. history should be taught and written like this, so human

Incredible

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