The author’s primary intention in this passage appears to be which of the following?

A. To shed light on the underappreciated work of the Hellenistic poet Posidippus

B. To compare the relative merits of papyrus and wood-pulp paper as media for recording information

C. To discuss the ways in which papyrus fragments help scholars learn about Hellenistic Egypt

D. To answer the questions regarding the burning of the library of Alexandria, one of the great mysteries of the ancient world

E. To suggest possibly fruitful paths for future archeological research into Hellenistic Egypt