Die Lobrede des Matthaios von Ephesos auf Andronikos II. Palaiologos

A critical analysis of the panegyric 'Die Lobrede des Matthaios von Ephesos auf Andronikos II. Palaiologos' reveals its sophisticated use of rhetorical devices to eulogize Emperor Andronikos II, highlighting its political and ideological dimensions within late Byzantine culture. The study dissects the text's linguistic features, such as metaphorical language and classical allusions, to demonstrate how it reflects contemporary power dynamics and imperial propaganda. By contextualizing the panegyric within the broader literary traditions of Byzantium, the research underscores its role in shaping and legitimizing imperial authority during a period marked by political instability.

Kaltsogianni, E. (2010). Die Lobrede des Matthaios von Ephesos auf Andronikos II. Palaiologos. Jahrbuch Der Österreichischen Byzantinistik, 59, 107–126. https://doi.org/10.1553/joeb59s107