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Explore the social dynamics of literacy in the High Roman Empire with this scholarly study by William Johnson. Published by Oxford University Press, this book examines the specific reading habits and systems used by elite communities in second-century Rome. Through a series of detailed case studies, the text investigates the intellectual lives of prominent figures. The research begins with the communities surrounding Pliny and Tacitus, including the influence of Quintilian during the era of Emperor Trajan. The study then expands to the Antonine period, providing insight into diverse groups such as the medical circle of Galen and the philological community involving Gellius and Fronto. This work offers a deep look into how reading functioned as a cultural practice among the Roman elite.

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Published by Oxford University Press as part of the Classical Culture and Society series.

Examines the reading systems and culture of elite communities in second-century Rome.

Provides detailed case studies of historical figures including Pliny, Tacitus, and Quintilian.

Analyzes the intellectual circles of the Antonine era, such as the medical community of Galen.

Investigates philological communities around figures like Gellius and Fronto.

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Publication Date
01 May 2012
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