The Greek Romances of Heliodorus, Longus and Achilles Tatius by Achilles Tatius et al.
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About this eBook
| Translator | Smith, Rowland, 1806?- |
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| Author | Achilles Tatius, 100?-170? |
| Author | Heliodorus, of Emesa |
| Author | Longus |
| Title |
The Greek Romances of Heliodorus, Longus and Achilles Tatius Comprising the Ethiopics; or, Adventures of Theagenes and Chariclea; The pastoral amours of Daphnis and Chloe; and the loves of Clitopho and Leucippe |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Greek Romances of Heliodorus, Longus, and Achilles Tatius" by Achilles Tatius et al. is a collection of ancient Greek romantic narratives, likely written in the early centuries of the Common Era. This anthology features three notable works: "The Ethiopics," which tells the adventures of Theagenes and Chariclea; "Daphnis and Chloe," a pastoral romance; and "The Loves of Clitophus and Leucippe," exploring love amidst trials and dramatic circumstances. Each tale centers around young lovers navigating their relationships within the constraints of society and fate. The opening of the collection sets the stage by offering a glimpse of "The Ethiopics," as it introduces the intricate backstory of Chariclea, a beautiful maiden of Ethiopian descent, who finds herself captured by pirates after her birth is shrouded in intrigue and mystery. The narrative begins with a scene rife with conflict and despair, where pirates discover the aftermath of a battle, leading to the fateful meeting of Chariclea with Theagenes, a young hero who, despite being wounded, expresses his love for her. The opening portion underscores themes of love, identity, and the complexity of human emotions, as both characters grapple with their circumstances, promising an engaging journey through their trials and tribulations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Romance fiction, Greek -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55406 |
| Release Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 261 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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