Like fragments of overheard conversations, the thousands of informal inscriptions scratched and painted on potsherds, tiles, and other objects give us a unique insight into the everyday life of the Athenian Agora. Some are marks of ownership, or the notes of merchants, but many are sexual innuendos, often accompanied by graphic illustrations. Using her wide contextual knowledge, the author suggests why these scraps of sentences were written, and what they can tell us about one of the first widely literate societies.
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Language: English Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens (1988) ISBN-10: 0876616333 ISBN-13: 9780876616338 Genre: Arts & Crafts Size: 13 cm x 15.2 cm Shipping Weight: 5 grams Condition: Good
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