Johannis

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The Johannis is an epic poem by Flavius Cresconius Corippus, a Latin poet of the 6th century AD. Written around 550 AD, it details the campaign of Byzantine commander John Troglita against the insurgent Mauretanians. This work is a primary source for understanding these historical events and demonstrates the continuation of classical literary traditions in Africa. Corippus, originally from Africa, later moved to Constantinople. His other work, In laudem Justini, eulogizes Justin II and provides insights into the period following Justinian I's reign.1

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His Johannis, an epic poem in eight books, treats the campaign conducted against the insurgent Mauretanians by John Troglita, the Byzantine commander, and is the principal source of knowledge of these events. The poem, written about 550, shows the tenacity of the classical tradition in Africa…
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His Johannis, an epic poem in eight books, treats the campaign conducted against the insurgent Mauretanians by John Troglita, the Byzantine commander, and is the principal source of knowledge of these events. The poem, written about 550, shows the tenacity of the classical tradition in Africa…
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