| Author |
Putnam, George Haven, 1844-1930 |
| Title |
Authors and their public in ancient times : a sketch of literary conditions and of the relations with the public of literary producers, from the earliest times to the fall of the Roman Empire
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| Edition |
3rd edition, revised.
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| Original Publication |
New York: G. P. Putnam's sons, 1893, pubdate 1896.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
deaurider, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Authors and their public in ancient times: a sketch of literary conditions" by Geo. Haven Putnam is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the literary landscape of ancient civilizations, analyzing the relationships between authors, their works, and the public up until the fall of the Roman Empire. The book's aim is to outline how authors were compensated for their literary productions and to provide a historical context for what is now understood as literary property. The opening of the text introduces the author's intent to provide a preliminary overview of the literary conditions in ancient times. It emphasizes the evolution of literature from oral traditions to written forms, pointing out that literary property—conceptualized as ownership of ideas and remuneration for authors—did not truly emerge until much later in history, particularly after the advent of the printing press. The initial chapters delve into the earliest forms of literature found in cultures such as Chaldea and Egypt, offering insight into how these civilizations viewed authorship and the dissemination of literary works. Notably, the author discusses the distinct nature of literary production in various ancient societies, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the topic throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
Z: Bibliography, Library science
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| Subject |
Books -- History -- To 400
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| Subject |
Literature, Ancient -- Criticism, Textual
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| Subject |
Literature, Ancient -- Appreciation
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| Subject |
Literature, Ancient -- Manuscripts
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| Subject |
Authors and readers -- History
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| Subject |
Authorship -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72922 |
| Release Date |
Feb 10, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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