P.Herc. 152/157 - an author's master copy

Abstract: An analysis of the stitchometry of PHerc. 152/157 shows that this roll is the only known copy of a "Normalbuch" in prose, i.e. a roll in which the lines are of the standard stichometric length. Such a format was traditionally postulated for the master copy of a text. The correcti...

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Autore principale: Essler, Holger (Autore)
Natura: Article (Journal)
Lingua:inglese
Pubblicazione: 2017
In: Segno e testo
Year: 2017, Volume: 15, Pages: 57-80
ISSN:2037-0245
Accesso online: Testo
Note sull'autore:Holger Essler
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Riassunto:Abstract: An analysis of the stitchometry of PHerc. 152/157 shows that this roll is the only known copy of a "Normalbuch" in prose, i.e. a roll in which the lines are of the standard stichometric length. Such a format was traditionally postulated for the master copy of a text. The corrections made in the papyrus seem to confirm this assumption.
ISSN:2037-0245