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Oxford University Press Ancient Greek Letter Writing: Cultural History 600-150 BC

Name: Ancient Greek Letter Writing: Cultural History 600-150 BC
Brand: Oxford University Press
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Literary Theory & Movements

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This comprehensive study examines the origins, development, and practice of letter writing in the ancient Greek world from 600 BC to 150 BC. The book provides thorough analysis of long-distance communication methods and epistolary traditions that shaped Greek culture and society. Through careful examination of extant materials, the author traces how letters functioned as a cultural medium across the Greek world. The work offers essential insights for scholars of ancient history, literary criticism, and the social practices of written communication in classical antiquity. This Oxford University Press publication serves as a fundamental reference for understanding how Greeks used letters to maintain connections, conduct business, and preserve relationships across geographical distances. Researchers studying the history of writing, communication practices, or ancient Greek society will find this cultural history invaluable for contextualising letter writing within broader patterns of epistolary traditions that influenced later Roman and European cultures.

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Examines the origins and development of letter writing practices in the ancient Greek world between 600 BC and 150 BC.

Published by Oxford University Press, this work provides scholarly analysis of long-distance communication methods used by ancient Greeks.

Offers thorough examination of extant Greek letters and epistolary materials to understand cultural and social functions of written correspondence.

Essential reference for researchers studying ancient history, literary theory, and the evolution of written communication in classical antiquity.

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Brand: Oxford University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0199675597
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Literary Theory & Movements
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 24 October 2013
Listed Since: 09 January 2013

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