Gifts of Clothing in Late Antique Literature

Both clothing and gifts in the ancient world have been the subject of much scholarly discussion because they were an integral part of Greek and Roman society and identity. This book addresses a gap in scholarship by focusing on gifts of elite male clothing in late antique literature in order to show, that when they appeared in texts, these items were not only functioning in an historical or 'real-life' sphere but also as a literary space within which authors could discuss ideas of social relationships and authority.