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Heliodorus: The Aethiopica (1897)

Heliodorus: The Aethiopica (1897)

Heliodorus

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ISBN10: 1161818707
ISBN13: 9781161818703
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 416
Weight: 2.06
Height: 0.94 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Heliodorus: The Aethiopica is a novel written by Heliodorus in the 3rd century AD. It tells the story of two lovers, Charicleia and Theagenes, who are separated by a series of adventures and misfortunes. Charicleia is the daughter of the Ethiopian king, while Theagenes is a Greek adventurer. The novel takes place in a variety of locations, including Egypt, Ethiopia, and Persia, and features a cast of exotic characters, including pirates, sorcerers, and priests. The Aethiopica is known for its intricate plot, vivid descriptions, and complex characters, and has been praised for its influence on later works of literature, including the novels of Alexandre Dumas and Jules Verne. This 1897 edition of the novel includes an introduction by the translator, Thomas Underdowne, and a preface by the editor, Andrew Lang.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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