Greek literature in late antiquity: dynamism, didacticism, classicism

Late Antiquity has attracted a significant amount of attention in recent years.

As a historical period it has thus far been defined by the transformation of Roman institutions, the emergence of distinct religious cultures (Jewish, Christian, Islamic), and the transmission of ancient knowledge to medieval and early modern Europe.

Despite all this, the study of late antique literary culture is still in its infancy, especially for the Greek and other eastern texts examined in this volume.

The contributions here presented make new inroads into a rich literature notable above all for its flexibility and unparalleled creativity in combining multiple languages and literary traditions.

The authors and texts discussed include Philostratus, Eusebius of Caesarea, Nonnos of Panopolis, the important St Polyeuktos epigram, and numerous others.