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The Story Of Daphnis And Chloe: A Greek Pastoral By Longus (1908)

The Story Of Daphnis And Chloe: A Greek Pastoral By Longus (1908)

Longus
Lowe, William Douglas

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ISBN10: 1165091356
ISBN13: 9781165091355
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 206
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of Daphnis and Chloe: A Greek Pastoral by Longus is a classic novel that was first published in 1908. The book tells the story of two young lovers, Daphnis and Chloe, who live in a pastoral setting in ancient Greece. The novel is written in the style of a romantic pastoral, with lush descriptions of the natural world and the idyllic life of the shepherds and farmers who populate it.Daphnis and Chloe are both orphaned at a young age and are raised by different families in the countryside. They grow up together, unaware of their true feelings for each other until they reach adolescence. The novel follows their journey as they navigate the complexities of love, jealousy, and desire in a world that is both beautiful and dangerous.The Story of Daphnis and Chloe is a timeless tale of young love and the power of nature to shape our lives. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek mythology, pastoral literature, or romance novels. Longus' writing is lyrical and evocative, transporting readers to a world that is both familiar and exotic. This edition of the book, published in 1908, features a translation by George Thornley and is a classic of English literature.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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