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Infinity in a Reed (Signed Limited Edition)

Infinity in a Reed (Signed Limited Edition)

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For us, it is an essential work if you love literature and history. In addition, it is so easy to read that you can enjoy it much more than if it were an academic book. It can be a true guide to continue learning and getting recommendations for good reads.

Papyrus: A Universal History of Books is one of the best books on the history of literature in recent times. Irene Vallejo surprises with this meticulously crafted work, reviewing a multitude of eras and writers, from the Egyptians who discovered paper in a reed to the present day. It has received 6 awards, among them the National Essay Prize.

Now you have it in a beautiful hardcover edition and signed by the author! A book to read once a year.

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Synopsis

A work that takes us on a journey through the history of literature, from its Egyptian beginnings, passing through the Library of Alexandria or some forbidden books. It is told in a simple and entertaining way, jumping from one place to another to avoid being a heavy academic essay.

About the Author

Irene Vallejo is a Spanish writer well known in the literary world for her numerous works, most of them non-fiction. She holds a doctorate in Classical Philology and demonstrates this in her books, surprising us with works such as Papyrus: A Universal History of Books, which was adapted into a graphic novel in 2023.

  • Pages: 595

  • Author: Irene Vallejo

  • Publisher: Debolsillo

  • Binding: Hardcover

  • Edition: 2025

  • ISBN: 9788466380546

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