Libanius: A Critical Introduction

ISBN-13: 9781108729932 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 403 str.

Lieve Van Hoof

Opis

The first comprehensive volume on Libanius, this book provides an essential, innovative introduction to one of late antiquity's key authors.

Spis treści

Introduction. Libanius at the margins Lieve van Hoof; 1. Libanius' Life and life Lieve Van Hoof; 2. The historical context: the rhetorical use of suffering in Libanius' Monodies, Letters and Autobiography Edward Watts; 3. The rhetorical context: traditions and opportunities Raffaella Cribiore; 4. Libanius' Orations Pierre-Louis Malosse; 5. Libanius' Declamations Robert J. Penella; 6. Libanius' Progymnasmata Craig A. Gibson; 7. Libanius' Letters Bernadette Cabouret; 8. The reception of Libanius: from Pagan friend of Julian to (almost) Christian saint and back Heinz-Günther Nesselrath and Lieve Van Hoof; 9. Emperors and Empire in Libanius Hans-Ulrich Wiemer; 10. Libanius' networks Scott Bradbury; 11. Libanius and the literary tradition Heinz-Günther Nesselrath; 12. Libanius and the 'game' of Hellenism Jan R. Stenger; 13. Not the last Pagan: Libanius between elite rhetoric and religion Peter Van Nuffelen; Epilogue. Libanius at the centre; Appendices. Survey of (translations of) Libanius' works: A. Hypotheseis; B. Progymnasmata; C. Declamations; D. Orations; E. Letters.