Publisher's Synopsis
The Chicago Literary Papyri is a book written by Edgar Johnson Goodspeed and published in 1908. This book is a collection of papyri that were excavated from the ancient Egyptian city of Oxyrhynchus, which is located in the Nile Valley. The papyri contain various literary works from the Greco-Roman period, including poems, plays, and essays. The Chicago Literary Papyri provides scholars with an insight into the literary culture of ancient Egypt and Greece, as well as the transmission of these works throughout history. The book also includes detailed notes and translations of the papyri, making it an invaluable resource for those interested in the study of ancient literature. Overall, the Chicago Literary Papyri is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on the rich literary traditions of the ancient world.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.
