Works ; trans. S. Gaselee
“Works ; trans. S. Gaselee” by Aquiles Tacio is a revised edition published by Harvard U.P. in 1969, featuring 488 pages in English. This book presents a charming Greek romance narrated by its hero, Clitophon, who recounts the various challenges he and Leucippe face on their journey to happiness. The narrative unfolds through eight books, showcasing a blend of adventure and suspense that keeps readers engaged.
In this edition, readers will discover a rich tapestry of incidents intertwined with scientific facts, myths, and meditations that enhance the storytelling. The work is recognized as one of the best Greek love stories, reflecting the complexities of love and the trials that accompany it. The digressions within the narrative provide depth and context, making it a multifaceted exploration of romance and human experience.
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A charming Greek romance narrated by its hero.
Achilles Tatius was a Greek from Alexandria in Egypt; he is now believed to have flourished in the second century AD. Of his life nothing is known, though the Suidas says he became a Christian and a bishop and wrote a work on etymology, one on the sphere, and an account of great men. He is famous however for his surviving novel in eight books, The Adventures of Leucippe and Clitophon, one of the best Greek love stories. Clitophon relates to a friend the various difficulties which he and Leucippe had to overcome before they are happily united. The story is full of incident and readers are kept in suspense. There are many digressions giving scientific facts, myths, meditations, and so on, the interest of which redeems irrelevance.
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