Who Were The Readers And Listeners Of The Chronographia Michael Psellos? Cover Image

WER WAREN DIE LESER UND HÖRER DER CHRONOGRAPHIA DES MICHAEL PSELLOS?
Who Were The Readers And Listeners Of The Chronographia Michael Psellos?

Author(s): Diether Roderich Reinsch
Subject(s): History
Published by: Vizantološki institut SANU
Keywords: Michael Psellos; Chronographia, intended / real readers of the Chronographia; Michael Attaleiates; Skylitzes Continuatus; Nikephoros Bryennios; Anna Komnene; Ioannes Zonaras; Michael Choniates

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the position Michael Psellos has taken with regard to the readers / listeners of his Chronographia. The intended readers are, in addition to Constantine Leichoudes and Emperor Michael VII which he addresses directly, the educated people at and around the imperial court. Psellos deals with his story in full command as a sovereign author and by many remarks which guide the readers. It is set out how the six provable real readers of the Chronographia (Michael Attaleiates, Skylitzes Continuatus, Nikephoros Bryennios, Anna Komnene, Ioannes Zonaras and Michael Choniates) have made use of the text.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 50/1
  • Page Range: 389-398
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: German
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