“The Master of My Thoughts”. The Epigrams of Gregory of Nazianzus in Honour of Basil the Great Cover Image

„Mistrz Mojej Myśli”. Epigramaty Grzegorza Z Nazjanzu Na Cześć Bazylego Wielkiego
“The Master of My Thoughts”. The Epigrams of Gregory of Nazianzus in Honour of Basil the Great

Author(s): Wojciech Ryczek
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Language and Literature Studies, Ancient World, Translation Studies
Published by: Komitet Nauk o Kulturze Antycznej Polskiej Akademii Nauk

Summary/Abstract: The main aim of this paper is to present a translation into Polish of epigrams written by Gregory of Nazianzus and dedicated to his deceased friend, Basil of Caesarea. The cycle of twelve epigrams creates a micro-narration about the history and nature of their friendship. Gregory’s poetry is strongly structured by its historical and autobiographical circumstances. One of them is the death of his beloved friend. The epigrams praising his virtues become a source of consolation for their author.

  • Issue Year: 71/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 17-30
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish