Volume nine of this carefully selected collection of critical writings on Greek literature focuses on the Byzantine Period. The nine volume set traces the Greek roots of all major literary genres-epic, lyric poetry, tragedy, comedy, history, oratory, and philosphy. With articles by noted scholars including Albert Bates Lord, Milman Parry, Diskin Clay, and Walter Burkert, this seven volume set covers Greek literature from 6th century BC to the Byzantine era.