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An Ethiopian History Written In Greek By Heliodorus (1895)

An Ethiopian History Written In Greek By Heliodorus (1895)

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Ancient History GeneralFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1164183885
ISBN13: 9781164183884
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 324
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An Ethiopian History Written in Greek by Heliodorus is a historical novel that was originally written in the 3rd century AD by a Greek author named Heliodorus. The story is set in ancient Ethiopia and follows the adventures of a young man named Theagenes, who is on a quest to rescue his beloved Chariclea from captivity. Along the way, Theagenes encounters a variety of obstacles and enemies, including pirates, bandits, and rival suitors. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of Ethiopian culture and society, as well as its use of mythology and supernatural elements. This edition of the book, published in 1895, includes a new introduction and notes by the translator, as well as illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the historical context of the story. Overall, An Ethiopian History Written in Greek by Heliodorus is a fascinating and engaging work of historical fiction that offers a unique glimpse into the ancient world of Ethiopia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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