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El infinito en un junco: La invención de los libros en el mundo antiguo

Irene Vallejo
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El infinito en un junco: La invención de los libros en el mundo antiguo

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

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Irene Vallejo

El infinito en un junco: La invención de los libros en el mundo antiguo

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

452

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Ancient World

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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El infinito en un junco: La invención de los libros en el mundo antiguo by Irene Vallejo explores the history and development of books in ancient cultures. The work delves into the creation, impact, and transformation of written knowledge, with a focus on how individuals have shaped, preserved, and shared literature throughout history.

Informative

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.5

29,621 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Irene Vallejo's El infinito en un junco: La invención de los libros en el mundo antiguo is celebrated for its engaging narrative and rich historical insights into the evolution of books. Readers appreciate its scholarly depth and storytelling. Some criticize its dense sections, which may overwhelm, yet overall, it captivates both bibliophiles and history enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read El infinito en un junco: La invención de los libros en el mundo antiguo?

Readers who enjoy El infinito en un junco are likely history and literature enthusiasts fascinated by the evolution of books and writing. Fans of works like Stephen Greenblatt's The Swerve or Alberto Manguel's A History of Reading may find Irene Vallejo's exploration of ancient texts captivating and insightful.

4.5

29,621 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

452

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Ancient World

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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