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  • Five Letters
    Michael Pseullos / D.P. Curtin / Nico Hatzi
    In these letters, the Byzantine scholar Michael Pseullos shares a personal narrative of suffering and misfortune following a wedding that brought them no joy. After escaping an unhappy marriage, the author embarks on a journey that is fraught with peril, including storms and illness. Michael expresses a deep longing for connection with a fellow student, Romanos, reminiscing abo...
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    7,17 €

  • Eulogy to Simeon Metaphrastus
    Michael Pseullos / D.P. Curtin
    This work is the surviving remnant of the eulogy for Simeon, a distinguished scholar and churchman from Constantinople, celebrated for his eloquence, wisdom, and moral integrity. The author, Michael Pseullos, struggles to find appropriate words to honor him, emphasizing how Simeon’s virtues elevated the status of his great city. From a young age, he demonstrated exceptional abi...
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    6,25 €

  • Two Works
    Michael Choniates / D.P. Curtin
    This text contains a sermon and a series of letters by Michael, Archbishop of Athens. His first work, a sermon for Palm Sunday, delves into biblical narratives and theological reflections, emphasizing the journey and miracles of Christ, particularly focusing on the resurrection of Lazarus and the power of Christ’s voice. Additionally, the text includes letters to Archbishop Eus...
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    7,12 €

  • Monody of St. Eusthathius of Thessalonica
    Michael Choniates / D.P. Curtin
    The text is a lamentation, or monody, mourning the death of Eustathius, the Bishop of Thessalonica. It describes the immense loss felt due to his virtues, eloquence, and influence on his city and students. This monody by his most famous student, the archbishop of Athens, reflects on his exceptional qualities, eloquence, and impact on various aspects of life and learning. ...
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    7,12 €

  • Exhortation from Gortyn to Rome
    Michael Apostolius / D.P. Curtin / Nico Hatzi
    In a heartfelt appeal, the speaker from Gortyn addresses the Italian and Western audience, lamenting the fall of Greece while urging them to embrace Greek virtues and education. The discourse critiques the current methods of teaching Greek literature in Latin, arguing that such practices dilute the essence of Greek thought and language. The speaker advocates for a return to aut...
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    7,10 €

  • The Cove Shivering Club
    Michael Curtin
    'Brilliantly and warmly done... a major discovery.' Kaleidoscope, BBC Radio Four 'Michael Curtin is one of Ireland's national treasures; a superb comic novelist who deserves to be far better known... Curtin's hilarity is shot through with impeccably judged moments of poignancy, even tragedy.' Sunday Express 'Sparkling and hilarious, full of characters and lines that lovers of...
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    16,29 €

  • Synods of Constantinople
    Luke Chrysosberges / Michael III of Anchialus / D.P. Curtin
    The Synods of Constantinople, convened in 1166 and 1170, addressed theological disputes concerning the nature of Christ and the interpretation of scriptural passages, particularly the phrase 'My Father is greater than I.' The synod condemned those who misinterpret the teachings of the Church Fathers, emphasizing the importance of maintaining orthodox beliefs about Christ’s dual...
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    7,13 €

  • Funeral Oration for Bessarion
    Michael Apostolius / D.P. Curtin
    This brief funeral oration was composed by the Greek monk Michael Apostolius, also known as Apostolius Paroemiographus. He laments the passing of Cardinal Bessarion, who was the last remaining line of connection between the exiled Greek community and the late Eastern Roman Empire. In this work he compares Bessarion to the Greek orators of the ancient world, in his skill and sty...
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    8,11 €

  • Two Letters to the Venetians
    Michael VIII Palaiologos / D.P. Curtin
    This document details the legal framework established by Emperor Michael Palaeologus concerning the treatment of murders and conflicts between Venetians and Romans, as well as the release of captives. It emphasizes the importance of communication and correction between the two parties to prevent escalation into warfare. The text also addresses the responsibilities of Venetian c...
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    8,16 €