Gregory of Nazianzus: Autobiographical Poems

by Gregory of Nazianzus

Book Overview

The autobiographical poems of Gregory of Nazianzus, fourth-century Father of the Greek Church, are remarkable not only for a highly individual picture of the Byzantine world but also for moments that are intimate, passionate and moving. This book contains Greek text and facing English translation of a selection from his one hundred or so surviving poems. Gregory is best known for the five orations he gave in Constantinople. Except for the poem De...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521020913
• ISBN13: 9780521020916
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"