Metaphrasis:A Byzantine Concept of Rewriting and Its Hagiographical Products
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格式
精装书
页数
408
语言
英语
已发布
Oct 1, 2020
出版商
Brill
ISBN-10
9004392173
ISBN-13
9789004392175
描述
This exploration delves into the intricate concept of rewriting during the Byzantine era, highlighting its significance in the production of hagiographical works. The author sheds light on how the process of metaphrasis shaped narratives, reflecting the cultural and theological contexts of the time.
Through meticulous analysis, the volume provides a comprehensive understanding of various texts, illustrating the nuanced methods Byzantine writers employed to transform existing narratives. Constantinou’s work uncovers the layered meanings and artistic choices behind these rewrites, inviting readers to appreciate the depth of Byzantine literary tradition.
Through meticulous analysis, the volume provides a comprehensive understanding of various texts, illustrating the nuanced methods Byzantine writers employed to transform existing narratives. Constantinou’s work uncovers the layered meanings and artistic choices behind these rewrites, inviting readers to appreciate the depth of Byzantine literary tradition.