
You’ve helped to found a new field of study, the history of reading. How did that come about?
Sure. The history of reading is a Princeton specialty in its origins.
The Princeton history professor, who co-edited the new book The Classical Tradition, now out in paperback, talks about founding a new field of study, his crocodile in his office, and student humor.
You’ve helped to found a new field of study, the history of reading. How did that come about?
Sure. The history of reading is a Princeton specialty in its origins.