Old Testament Legends: From a Greek Poem on Genesis and Exodus by Georgios Chumnos

Description

First published in 1925, this book provides a selection from a previously unpublished work on Genesis and Exodus by the Medieval Greek poet Georgios Chumnos. The selection was taken from a British Museum manuscript, and illustrations from this manuscript are included. The text is presented in the original Greek, alongside a facing-page English metrical translation. A detailed editorial introduction, notes and a glossary are also provided. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Medieval Greek poetry and European literature.