| Author |
Haight, Elizabeth Hazelton, 1872-1964 |
| LoC No. |
43006099
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| Title |
Essays on the Greek Romances
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The Greek romances and their re-dating -- Chariton's Chaereas and Callirhoe -- The Ephesiaca, or Habrocomes and Anthia, by Xenophon of Ephesus -- The Aethiopica of Heliodorus -- The adventures of Leucippe and Clitophon, by Achilles Tatius -- The Lesbian pastorals of Daphnis and Chloe, by Longus -- Lucian and his satiric romances: The true history and Lucius, or Ass -- A comparison of the Greek romances and Apuleius' Metamorphoses.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Essays on the Greek Romances" by Elizabeth Hazelton Haight is a scholarly work written in the early 20th century. This collection of essays examines the Greek romances from the first to the fourth century, shedding light on their literary significance and cultural context. The author explores various prominent works and authors within the genre, emphasizing their impact on later European literature. The opening of the book presents an engaging introduction to the Greek romances, positing their enduring relevance in literature and romance. Haight reflects on the historical context of these tales, highlighting their themes of love, adventure, and the complexities of human emotions against the backdrop of the Mediterranean world. She argues that despite being lesser-known, these stories laid the groundwork for later narratives and continue to resonate with readers today. Additionally, the introduction hints at the structure of the essays to follow, suggesting a critical analysis of specific texts such as Chariton's "Chaereas and Callirhoe," which will be examined in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Apuleius. Metamorphoses
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| Subject |
Greek fiction -- History and criticism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47022 |
| Release Date |
Oct 2, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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