| Author |
Marmontel, Jean-François, 1723-1799 |
| Translator |
Pangalos, Alexandros |
| Uniform Title |
Bélisaire. Greek
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| Title |
Ο Βελισάριος
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| Note |
Translation of: Bélisaire
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| Credits |
Produced by Sophia Canoni. Thanks to George Canonis for
his major work in proofreading.
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| Summary |
"Ο Βελισάριος" by Jean-François Marmontel is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers on the character of Belisarius, a once-great general of the Byzantine Empire, who now faces the trials of old age and blindness, navigating both personal adversity and political intrigue within a failing empire. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the declining reign of Emperor Justinian, exploring themes of loyalty, honor, and the vagaries of fortune. The opening of the novel introduces Belisarius at a gathering of young soldiers who are lamenting the state of their empire while failing to recognize the wisdom of their aged, blind guest. As the young men boast about their accomplishments, they unwittingly insult the very man who has served the empire with distinction throughout his life. In a poignant scene, Belisarius's past glories are revealed when the young Tiberius recognizes him, leading to a mixture of admiration and pity among the soldiers. This juxtaposition showcases not only Belisarius's former glory but also highlights the ingratitude and shortsightedness of youth, setting the tone for the unfolding narrative of a hero unfairly treated by fate and his contemporaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Greek |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Biographical fiction
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| Subject |
Belisarius, approximately 505-565 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42509 |
| Release Date |
Apr 12, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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