The "Literature" covers the literary work of ancient Greeks, Alexandrians, and Byzantine classics. After a remarkable number of reprints since its first appearance in 1955, it has been established as the best concise work available in this field of study.

The gradual change of the language necessitated the appropriate adaptation of the text, which, with this edition, is modernized to maintain contact with its readership and today's youth. Especially now, as the study of ancient classics is often done through translation, Georgopapadakos' "Literature" serves as a tool that helps the reader understand the relationship of each author with their contemporaries.

Ancient classics remain relevant not only because they are part of our cultural heritage, but also because countless researchers have focused their studies on their works from ancient times to the present. This book includes a systematic cataloging of ancient authors, highlighting their rich and multifaceted literary work while simultaneously introducing the reader to the surviving works.

The originality of "Literature" lies in its explanatory comments, which help us grasp the proper perspective of "ancient Greek education - literature" and the common points of concern between the Ancients and contemporary thinkers. (from the publisher's preface)