Daphnis and Chloe by Longus
"Daphnis and Chloe" is a classic pastoral romance that tells the story of two young people, Daphnis and Chloe, who grow up together on the same farm in ancient Greece. Despite their humble beginnings as foundlings, they fall in love as they mature, but are initially too naive to understand their feelings. The narrative follows their journey towards understanding and expressing their love for each other, amidst various comedic and dramatic obstacles, including pirates, rival suitors, and the revelation of their true noble parentage.
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- Published
- -200
- Nationality
- Greek
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 45-150
- Original Language
- Ancient greek
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- Alternate Titles
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- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
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