Aristarchus (2) of Samothrace, librarian of Alexandria (1), c. 216–144 bce
Aristarchus (2) of Samothrace, librarian of Alexandria (1), c. 216–144 bce
- Francesca Schironi
Summary
Aristarchus of Samothrace is the most important Hellenistic philologist. He was head librarian of Alexandria, and produced editions of many Greek authors. Among his most important achievments (the one we have most information) is his edition with commentary of Homer, which had a great impact on the history of the Homeric text.
Subjects
- Greek Literature
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