Christian Novels from the Menologion (Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library): 45

by Stratis Papaioannou (Author), Symeon Metaphrastes (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2017

  $40.90

  The Menologion by Symeon Metaphrastes, among the most important Byzantine religious and literary works, is a culmination of a well-established tradition of Greek storytelling. This edition excerpts six Christian novels, each featuring women who defy social expectations, translated for the first time into English.