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OverviewThe witty and self-assertive poetry of Christopher of Mytilene and John Mauropous provides unique snapshots of eleventh-century Constantinople at the height of its splendor and elegance. Their collections, aptly called ""various verses,"" greatly range in length and style-including epigrams, polemics, encomia, and more-and their poems were written for a broad range of social occasions such as court ceremonies, horse races, contests between schools, and funerals. Some were inscribed on icons and buildings. Many honored patrons and friends, debunked rivals, or offered satirical portraits of moral types in contemporary society. In some remarkable introspective poems, Mauropous carefully shaped a narrative of his life and career, while Christopher's body of work is peppered with riddles and jocular wordplay. This volume is the first English translation of these Byzantine Greek collections. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher of Mytilene , John Mauropous , Floris Bernard , Christopher LivanosPublisher: Harvard University Press Imprint: Harvard University Press Volume: 50 ISBN: 9780674736986ISBN 10: 0674736982 Pages: 624 Publication Date: 07 May 2018 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Language: English Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationFloris Bernard is Assistant Professor of Medieval Studies at Central European University in Budapest. Christopher Livanos is Associate Professor of Comparative Literature at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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