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Luigi Orlandi's monograph, "Andronikos Kallistos: A Byzantine Scholar and His Manuscripts in Italian Humanism," delves into the life and work of Andronikos Kallistos, a Greek scholar who migrated to Italy after the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Orlandi sheds light on Kallistos's complex biography, his role in safeguarding Greek culture, and his contributions to the scholarly world through his manuscripts and teaching. The book also explores Kallistos's library, his interactions with notable figures like Cardinal Basil Bessarion, and his impact on the textual reception of classical philosophy. Through meticulous research and analysis, Orlandi offers a comprehensive and insightful portrait of this enigmatic figure, making his work a valuable addition to the study of Byzantine authors and humanism. [Extracted from the article] |
