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The Written World
The Power of Stories to Shape People, History, Civilization
Book • 2017
Martin Puchner's "The Written World" is a comprehensive history of literature, tracing its evolution from the invention of writing to the digital age.
The book explores the cultural and societal impact of literature across different eras and civilizations.
Puchner examines how writing has shaped human thought, communication, and power dynamics.
He also analyzes the role of technology in the dissemination and transformation of literature.
The book offers a nuanced perspective on the ongoing relationship between literature and technology, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital revolution.
The book explores the cultural and societal impact of literature across different eras and civilizations.
Puchner examines how writing has shaped human thought, communication, and power dynamics.
He also analyzes the role of technology in the dissemination and transformation of literature.
The book offers a nuanced perspective on the ongoing relationship between literature and technology, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital revolution.
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Edward Wilson-Lee among other books by the author on literature, cultural history, and philosophy.
Edward Wilson-Lee among other books by the author on literature, cultural history, and philosophy.
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Mentioned by Andrew Keen as one of Martin Puchner 's books, which tells the story of literature from the invention of writing to the internet.
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