An Alexandrian Erotic Fragment and Other Greek Papyri, Chiefly Ptolemaic (1896)

An Alexandrian Erotic Fragment And Other Greek Papyri, Chiefly Ptolemaic is a book published in 1896 by Bernard Pyne Grenfell. The book contains a collection of Greek papyri, primarily from the Ptolemaic period, which were discovered by Grenfell and his colleague, Arthur Surridge Hunt, during their excavations in Egypt. The papyri include a fragment of an erotic poem from Alexandria, as well as legal documents, letters, and other texts that provide insights into the daily lives of people in ancient Egypt. The book includes translations of the papyri, as well as detailed notes and commentary by Grenfell and Hunt. It is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in ancient Greek and Egyptian history and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.