The Life of the Bulgarians in Zlatostruy from XII Century

The Zlatostruy anthology stands out for its uniqueness - so far, no Greek collection has been found to be named as its primary source. The present study focuses on Zlatostruy of the 12th century. The main purpose is to describe and comment on the moral and cultural life at the time the collection was composed. It is attempted to accurately outline the picture of the world at that time, showing the characteristics of the social model and the social ideal of the medieval Bulgarian society from the end of the 9th and the beginning of the 10th century. The book is for everyone who is interested in the problems of the Slavic-Byzantine society. Being written in an accessible and clear language, the book can be used by a wide range of readers who are interested in the everyday life of the medieval Christian.