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Alexandria: The Library

Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics

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The Rise and Fall of Alexandria's Library

This chapter explores the influential librarians of ancient Alexandria, particularly focusing on Eratosthenes and Aristophanes of Byzantium, and their pivotal roles in advancing knowledge and punctuation. It reflects on the library's vibrant scholarly environment and contemplates the ancient texts that could have been preserved from the devastation caused by Julius Caesar's fire.

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