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Book SynopsisThe Derveni Papyrus was discovered earlier this century and is the oldest literary papyrus ever found. Studies on the Derveni Papyrus includes a full and reliable translation of the text, a range of articles by leading European and American classicists, and a complete bibliography. This will be the standard reference work on the subject for years to come.
Trade ReviewEach of these essays is a notable contribution to our understanding of the papyrus. The volume as a whole marks an important milestone in the rather unfortunate history of the Derveni papyrus. * John A. Palmer, The Classical Review *
Performs a great srvice ... It includes the first ever English translation of the whole papyrus ... The essays comprise a useful survey of scholarship on the papyrus. The standard of the contributions is high, and the book will be indispensable for further study. * Times Literary Supplement *
Brings the papyrus firmly into mainstream ancient philosophy, to be taken seriously as a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual market-place of the time. * Phronesis *
This extremely valuable book is highly recommended for scholars from a number of disciplines. This is the only book (so far) dedicated to the Derveni papyrus; otherwise, articles on the subject are scattered far and wide. For this reason, and because of the crucial importance of the papyrus, I have no hesitation in recommending this book. - Robin Waterfield-Heythrop Journal Vol.40 No.3 July 1999
