Isbn: 9781331096580 - stichometry (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the early development of methods used to record the length of ancient literary works in order to facilitate their measurement and comparison, a practice known as Stichometry. The author demonstrates that the standard unit of measurement employed was a line of 16 syllables, approximately equivalent to the average length of a Homeric hexameter. The book traces the evolution of Stichometry from its origins in meticulously counting the lines of poetry and prose to its use as a tool for comparing and cataloging literary works. As a result, this book sheds light on the processes of literary production and dissemination in the ancient world, providing valuable insights into the physical form and transmission of texts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 98 pages. 8.98x5.98x0.28 inches. This item is printed on demand.