Routledge Shifting Genres in Late Antiquity - History Book

Explore the profound changes in literary and non-literary genres during the transition of the Roman Empire. Shifting Genres in Late Antiquity provides a deep look into how the Christianization of the Roman empire and successor kingdoms transformed Greek and Roman literature. This volume examines the evolution of various forms of writing, offering a detailed look at the historical shifts that defined this dynamic period. Readers can study the composition of church history, the collection of papal letters, heresiology, homiletics, and apologetic works. The text includes contributions regarding influential authors such as John Chrysostom, Ambrose of Milan, Cassiodorus, Jerome, and Liberatus of Carthage. This book is an essential resource for students and historians interested in the development of ancient civilization and the literary shifts that occurred as the classical world transitioned into a new era.