Greek Literary History from Byzantine Time to the Present

<p>How does Byzantine literature relate to Greek texts of today? In this course, you will trace the development of Greek literature from the late Byzantine period to the present day, exploring issues of cultural heritage, gender, and ethnicity from both historical and contemporary perspectives.</p><p>The course provides an overview of Greek literature from the late Byzantine period to the present. You will study major literary-historical periods, key genres, and influential authors, with particular attention to both change and continuity within the literary tradition. </p><p>A central component of the course is the analysis of the relationship between earlier Greek texts and modern Greek literature. The course highlights how themes, genres, and modes of expression have evolved over time, and how the Byzantine tradition has shaped modern literary production. </p><p>Based on the selected course readings, key concepts such as cultural heritage, gender, and ethnicity are also discussed. The course thus offers both in-depth literary-historical knowledge and theoretical tools for understanding Greek literature within a broader cultural context. </p><p>The course is taught at the advanced level and is a compulsory component of the Modern Greek specialization within the Master’s Programme in Language and Linguistics, but it may also be taken as a standalone course. </p>