The Poems of Christopher of Mytilene and John Mauropous

by Christopher of Mytilene and John Mauropous

The 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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674736982
• ISBN13: 9780674736986
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 5.3" x 8.1"