Longus

Daphnis and Chloe (eBook, ePUB)

A Timeless Tale of Youth, Love, and Nature in Ancient Greece

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Daphnis and Chloe' by Longus, readers are transported to the pastoral world of young love and innocence, as Daphnis and Chloe navigate their feelings for each other amidst the beauty of nature. Written in the 2nd century AD, this novel is considered one of the earliest examples of the pastoral genre, known for its idyllic settings and focus on shepherds and rural life. Longus paints a vivid picture of the joys and trials of first love, making it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today. The lyrical prose style and vivid descriptions of nature enhance the emotional depth of the story, capturing the essence of youth and romance with poetic flair. A must-read for those interested in ancient literature and the portrayal of love in a pastoral setting. Longus' 'Daphnis and Chloe' is a masterpiece that showcases the enduring power of love and nature in storytelling.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 80
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066467012
• Artikelnr.: 61609576

Autorenporträt

Longus was the author of the ancient Greek novel Daphnis and Chloe, his only known work. Very little is known about his life. It is assumed that he lived on the isle of Lesbos during the 2nd century AD. It has been suggested that the name Longus is merely a misinterpretation of the first word of Daphnis and Chloe's original title which translates to "story of a Lesbian romance" ("Lesbian" meaning "from Lesbos island"). If his name was really Longus, he was possibly a freedman of some Roman family which bore that name as a cognomen.