Byzantine Literature

Byzantine literature is the Greek literature of the Middle Ages, whether written in the territory of the Byzantine Empire or outside its borders. It forms the second period in the history of Greek literature, though popular Byzantine literature and early Modern Greek literature, which begin in the 11th century, are indistinguishable.

Read more about Byzantine Literature:  Characteristics, Genres, The Legacy of Byzantine Literature, Sources

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