Public Libraries And Literary Culture In Ancient Rome (1915) - Clarence Eugene Boyd - Bog

Public Libraries And Literary Culture In Ancient Rome is a historical book written by Clarence Eugene Boyd in 1915. The book explores the role of public libraries in ancient Rome and their contribution to the development of literary culture. Boyd delves into the history of public libraries in Rome, looking at their establishment and growth over time. He also discusses the types of books that were available in these libraries and the impact they had on Roman society. The author examines the role of librarians and their responsibilities in managing these libraries. The book also looks at the use of public libraries by different social classes in Rome and their impact on education and literacy. Boyd's work provides a fascinating insight into the literary culture of ancient Rome and the importance of public libraries in shaping it. This book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of libraries and literary 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.