The Love of Daphnis and Chloe (2nd century C.E.) is an ancient
Greek romance novel by Longus. Set on Lesbos, it is a classic story
of love set in a recognizably pastoral setting. An important early
novel and a landmark in the development of Western literature, The
Love of Daphnis and Chloe has inspired and influenced such
wide-ranging artists as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Allan Ramsay, Marc
Chagall, Colette, and Yukio Mishima. Abandoned at birth, Daphnis is
raised by a goatherd named Lamon on the island of Lesbos. Chloe,
likewise abandoned, is raised by Dryas, a nearby shepherd. Living
and working in the fields of their native land, the two become fast
friends, frequently spending time together while herding their
respective flocks. As they fall in love, with no model for romantic
affection, Daphnis and Chloe struggle to understand their mutual
feeling. Seeking the guidance of a wise cowherd, they are advised
to share a kiss with one another, for only a kiss will cure their
growing sickness. All too trusting, they follow the cowherd's
instruction, only to be plunged into deeper desire. Still unsure of
how to show his affection, Daphnis journeys to the city, where an
older woman educates him in the ways of love. Meanwhile, Chloe is
kidnapped and taken to a faraway kingdom. Fearing the worst,
Daphnis embarks on a journey to save her, facing pirates, pitfalls,
and countless other dangers on his way. The Love of Daphnis and
Chloe is not only a groundbreaking work of prose fiction, but a
widely adapted model of classical romance that continues to be read
and appreciated nearly two millennia after its publication. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Longus's The Love of Daphnis and Chloe is a classic
of ancient Greek literature reimagined for modern readers.
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