Public Libraries And Literary Culture In Ancient Rome (1915)

Public Libraries and Literary Culture in Ancient Rome is a book written by Clarence Eugene Boyd and published in 1915. The book provides a detailed account of the public libraries in ancient Rome and their role in promoting literary culture during that time. Boyd explores the history of the libraries in Rome, including their establishment, organization, and development. He also examines the types of books that were available in these libraries and the ways in which they were acquired and cataloged. The book delves into the cultural significance of these libraries and how they contributed to the intellectual life of ancient Rome. Boyd discusses the impact of the libraries on the education of the citizens and their influence on the development of literature, philosophy, and other intellectual pursuits. Overall, Public Libraries and Literary Culture in Ancient Rome provides a comprehensive overview of the public libraries in ancient Rome and their importance in shaping the literary culture of the time. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient history, literature, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Clarence Eugene Boyd
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 90
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d
ISBN: 9781164833970

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