Description
'Stichometry' by J. Rendel Harris delves into the ancient practice of measuring literary works by the number of lines or verses they contain, focusing on its significance in understanding early documents, especially Biblical texts. The book explores stichometric measurements, methods used by ancient scribes, and alternative measurements like lines of twelve syllables. It discusses the historical development of stichometry, its relevance in studying ancient texts, and comparisons between different manuscripts and libraries.
Details
Publisher - HardPress Limited
Language - English
Perfect Bound
Contributors
By author
Harris, J. Rendel (James Rendel)
Published Date - 2013-01-28
ISBN - 9781313958622
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.6 cm
Page Count - 104
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