Tzetzes explained to Ioannes Triphyles that he made his living only by his pen
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MANUEL I (1143-1180) (1143-1160)
1150
Summary:
Tzetzes informed Ioannes Triphyles that his sole source of income was his writing, and that he would stave if he put away his pen. He compared his situation with those of several ancient writers, particularly Plato during his Sicilian period
Dates:
1150:
Ioannes Tzetzes, man of letters (
Ioannes 459
)
He explained to
Ioannes 509
that he made a living exclusively by his pen, and would starve if he stopped writing; the letter makes comparisons between his situation and those of several ancient writers, particularly Plato during his Sicilian period (:)
Tzetzes, Letters 109.16-111.26
Ioannes Triphyles, correspondent of Tzetzes (
Ioannes 509
)
He was told by
Ioannes 459
in a letter that he made his living exclusively by his pen, rather like Plato, and would starve if he stopped writing (:)
Tzetzes, Letters 109.16-111.26