Leucippe And Clitophon by Achilles Tatius
A baroque ancient romance that follows two young lovers whose passionate attachment is repeatedly torn apart by kidnappings, shipwrecks false deaths, jealousies and intricate deceptions; the narrative combines dramatic adventures and emotional extremes with ornate descriptions and rhetorical digressions as the pair endure separation, misrecognition and supernatural portents before a final revelation of identity and social restoration allows their reconciliation and marriage.
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- 150
- Nationality
- Greek
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- Pages
- 200-350
- Original Language
- Ancient greek
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- Leucippe and Kleitophon
- Leucippē and Kleitophon
- Leukippe and Klytophon
- Λευκίππη καὶ Κλυτίφων
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