Literacy and Paideia in Ancient Greece - Rilegato

Robb, Kevin

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ISBN 10: 0195059050 ISBN 13: 9780195059052

Casa editrice: OUP USA, 1994

Riassunto

This book examines the progress of literacy in ancient Greece from its origins in the eighth century to the fourth century, when the major cultural institutions of Athens became totally dependent on alphabetic literacy. By introducing new evidence and re-evaluating the older evidence, Robb demonstrates that early Greek literacy can be understood only in terms of the rich oral culture that immediately preceded it, one that was dominated by the oral performance of epical verse, or "Homer." Only gradually did literate practices supersede oral habits and the oral way of life, forging alliances which now seem both bizarre and fascinating, but which were eminently successful, contributing to the "miracle" of Greece.

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Recensione:

this is a very learned book ... The author is careful to gloss all Greak words, writes clearly, and ― a good index of his intention to communicate rather than intimidate ― transcribes everything into the Latin alphabet. (Sino-Platonic Papers, No.107, Sept. 2000. IX.)

masterful treatment of paideia. (Sino-Platonic Papers, No.107, Sept. 2000. IX.)

This is a thoroughly scholarly work, yet an utter delight to read. (Sino-Platonic Papers, No.107, Sept. 2000. IX.)

L'autore:

Kevin Robb is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern California.

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• Editore: OUP USA
• Data di pubblicazione: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0195059050
• ISBN 13: 9780195059052
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 320