Dreams and Suicides: The Greek Novel from Antiquity to the Byzantine Empire

Book Details

• Author: Suzanne Macalister

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 1st

• Binding: Paperback

• ISBN: 9780415642972

• Pages: 248

• Release Date: 26-07-2012

• Languages: English

About The Book

"Dreams and Suicides: The Greek Novel Through the Ages" by Suzanne Macalister offers a comprehensive study of the Greek novel from its flourishing in late Antiquity to its revival in twelfth-century Byzantium. This insightful text delves into the intricate connections between the ancient Greek novel and its Byzantine counterparts, demonstrating the genre’s evolution and its cultural context.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage – This study offers full exploration of Byzantine novels, shedding light on their dependence on and reaction against ancient Greek literary traditions.

• Cultural Analysis – Macalister goes beyond literary critique to explore the cultural, social, and psychological dimensions of the novels, providing unique insights into the cultural symptoms and attitudes they depict.

• Scholarly Approach – Rooted in social context, the book examines the novels as both reflections of and responses to their societies, making it essential reading for students of ancient culture.

Ideal for students and scholars of ancient literature and culture, this book provides critical insights into the Greek novel genre, making it an indispensable resource for anyone interested in classical studies and Byzantine literature.