For those studying Byzantine literature, Papaioannou's book demonstrates in an encouraging way how to lay a foundation for future studies on Symeon Metaphrastes' Menologion.

Stratis Papaioannou, Christian Novels from the 'Menologion' of Symeon Metaphrastes. Dumbarton Oaks medieval library, 45. Cambridge, MA; London: Harvard University Press, 2017.

From Bryn Mawr Classical Review (BMCR). Review by Elisabeth Schiffer, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Institute for Medieval Research