Photius: The Bibliotheca
Photius: The Bibliotheca by Photius is an annotated edition published by Bloomsbury Academic on May 26, 1994. This 276-page work presents summaries of 280 books compiled by Photius, a ninth-century patriarch of Constantinople. The text explores a range of sources, including Attic, Hellenistic, Roman imperial, and Byzantine literature, many of which are now lost. Nigel Wilson’s translation aims to highlight the diverse interests of Photius through these book reviews.
Readers will find a comprehensive overview of ancient literary works, providing insights into the intellectual landscape of the time. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in classics, foreign language study, and literary collections. By focusing on the summaries, the book reveals the significance of Photius’ contributions to the preservation of ancient knowledge and the study of ancient languages.
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Photius was a ninth-century patriarch of Constantinople who compiled summaries of 280 books he had read, known at the Bibliotheca. It deals with Attic, Hellenistic, Roman imperial and Byzantine sources, about half of which are now lost. Here Nigel Wilson presents an annotated edition in translation of a wide selection from these book reviews, with the aim of revealing the breadth of Photius’ interests.
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