In the Ms. Oxford Bodl. Libr. Barocci 131, dated to the second half of the thirteenth century and copied by many scribes, is transcribed Photios’ letter 11, never collated so far. It is unclear why Photios’ letter was copied in Barocci 131. Still, it can be argued that it has been collected in this manuscript for possible rhetorical interests and practical use by officials and secretaries, such as Nikephoros Alyates, active in the Empire of Nicaea and the early Palaeologan chancery.
Between Rhetorical and Practical Use in the Late 13th Century: Photios’ Letter 11 in the Ms. Barocci 131
Nunzio Bianchi
2023-01-01
Abstract
In the Ms. Oxford Bodl. Libr. Barocci 131, dated to the second half of the thirteenth century and copied by many scribes, is transcribed Photios’ letter 11, never collated so far. It is unclear why Photios’ letter was copied in Barocci 131. Still, it can be argued that it has been collected in this manuscript for possible rhetorical interests and practical use by officials and secretaries, such as Nikephoros Alyates, active in the Empire of Nicaea and the early Palaeologan chancery.File in questo prodotto:
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