Longus' Daphnis and Chloe is arguably our finest surviving Greek
novel. Written under the Roman Empire and engaging with romantic,
pastoral and rhetorical themes, the story and characterisation have
captured the imaginations of artists over the centuries. Despite a
growing interest in ancient novels over the past half-century, this
is the first full commentary to address Longus' linguistic texture
and its implications for his literary aspirations, as well as his
narrative skills and intertextuality with earlier Greek writers.
The commentary provides a detailed analysis of Longus' Greek and
its relation to other Greek prose and poetry of the second century
AD and earlier, and emphasises the construction and style of the
original text, drawing out key points for clarification and
discussion. A wide-ranging introduction ensures that this book will
be an indispensable guide for teachers and students of all levels
who are looking to engage with Longus' writing.
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