Daphnis and Chloe (eBook)

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

Longus (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2021
80 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406646701-2 (EAN)

Infos

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.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.4.2021
• Übersetzer: Henry Richard Vizetelly
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik
• Schlagworte: Ancient Greek authors • ancient literature • Classical literature • classical romance • Classic Literature • Culture • earth sciences • Greece • Greek Literature • Greek novels • Humanities • language • Love Story • Nature • Pastoral literature • Physical Sciences • Romance • Romance Novel • Science • Works originally in Greek