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“The speaker references a book called The Vanished Library by the Italian scholar Luciano Canfora, who argues that Strabo does not mention the library because it did not constitute a separate room.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Library of Alexandria
For: Scholars and enthusiasts of ancient history
Key quote: “I think the most convincing explanation for this is in a book called The Vanished Library by the Italian scholar Luciano Canfora, who argues, Strabo does not mention the library for the simple reason that it did not constitute a separate room.”
The host mentions 'The Vanished Library' to discuss the relationship between the Library of Alexandria and the Museum, arguing that the library may not have been a separate building. This book provides a compelling argument that challenges traditional assumptions about the library's structure and existence.