An essential introductory account of Greek fiction during the period 1071-1453. The argument is illustrated by lucid plot summaries and extensive quotations (with literal English renderings.) Now revised and expanded with an essay on recent work.
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Roderick Beaton is Koreas Professor of medieval and modern Greek at King's College,London.
The Medieval Greek Romance provides essential information for the non-specialist about Greek fiction during the period 1071-1453, as well as proposing new solutions to problems that have vexed previous generations of scholars.
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Routledge, London / New York, 1996. 2nd ed. XX,301p. Paperback. ?The genre of the novel/romance appeared in late antiquity and became extremely popular; its popularity extended into the Byzantine period, almost without interruption; some ancient novelists, such as Heliodorus, were admired in Greece throughout the Middle Ages. Moreover, the Byzantines eventually developed their own genre of the novel. The study of this genre had been rather neglected by nineteenth-century scholars. (?) The serious study of the ancient and medieval Greek novels began in the last thirty to forty years, and research in this popular genre has been growing steadily. (?) In spite of this scholarly attention, however, the Byzantine novels/romances are not as well known as their ancient predecessors. (?) Professor Beaton, the well-known scholar of medieval and modern Greek literature, has put us all in his debt by producing this informative, albeit slim, volume on this neglected topic. His book is meticulously researched, highly readable, and extremely well organized. It formally covers the period from 1071 to 1453, but through constant reference to the Hellenistic predecessor of the Byzantine novel and to its modern Greek successors a larger period is in fact examined. Even though we are told that this study is intended for the nonspecialist, it will be of immense value to specialists.? (MARIOS PHILIPPIDES in Speculum, 1993, p.105). Seller Inventory # 35204
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 2nd Edition. A revised and expanded second edition of Roderick Beaton's influential study of late Byzantine literature, The Medieval Greek Romance examines the revival and evolution of the Greek prose romance from the 12th to the 17th century. Beaton explores the interplay between ancient narrative forms and medieval literary tastes, offering critical insight into a corpus that bridges Classical heritage and early modern storytelling. First published in 1989 by Cambridge University Press, this Routledge edition (1996) includes substantial revisions and updated scholarship. The Medieval Greek Romance; 2nd edition, revised and expanded. By Roderick Beaton. Provenance; from the library of the late William St Clair (1937 - 2021), British historian, academic and author. His signature in pencil to first free endpaper, and a few minor pencil annotations. Please see our other listings for related works. Published by Routledge, London, 1996 2nd edition. A near fine paperback with printed, laminated card covers. Soundly bound. Text is bright and clean throughout. A few minimal usage marks to edge of text block. Text in English. xx + 301pp. Weight approximately 613g (unpacked). Dimensions: Approximately 234mm high x 156mm wide x 25mm deep. Seller Inventory # LAN9883
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