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Palimpsest: A History of the Written Word
Palimpsest A History of the Written Word
Author: Matthew Battles
A profound, eloquent meditation on the history of writing, from Mesopotamia to multimedia.Why does writing exist? What does it mean to those who write? Born from the interplay of natural and cultural history, the seemingly magical act of writing has continually expanded our consciousness. Portrayed in mythology as either a gift from heroes or a ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780393352924
ISBN-10: 0393352927
Publication Date: 7/11/2016
Pages: 272
Edition: 1
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Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Audio CD
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