Essays on the Greek Romances Original Author: Elizabeth Hazelton Haight Edited/Added and Translated By: M. Meenachi Sundaram TABLE OF CONTENTS Essays on the Greek Romances. 1 PREFACE.. 4 ESSAYS ON THE GREEK ROMANCES. 7 Chapter I : THE GREEK ROMANCES AND THEIR RE-DATING.. 7 Chapter II : CHARITON’S CHAEREAS AND CALLIRHOE.. 18 Chapter III: THE EPHESIACA OR HABROCOMES AND ANTHIA BY XENOPHON OF EPHESUS 36 Chapter IV: THE AETHIOPICA OF HELIODORUS. 54 Chapter V: THE ADVENTURES OF LEUCIPPE AND CLITOPHON BY ACHILLES TATIUS 80 Chapter VI: THE LESBIAN PASTORALS OF DAPHNIS AND CHLOE BY LONGUS. 98 Chapter VII : LUCIAN AND HIS SATIRIC ROMANCES: THE TRUE HISTORY AND LUCIUS OR ASS 117 Chapter VIII: A COMPARISON OF THE GREEK ROMANCES AND APULEIUS’ METAMORPHOSES 148 INDEX.. 160 ABOUT THE AUTHOR.. 173 PREFACE If all the world loves a lover, as the old proverb says, then this my book should win wide fame. For these Greek Romances of the first to the fourth century of our era seem still to be singing the immemorial refrain from the old spring-time song of “The Vigil of Venus”: Cras amet qui numquam amavit, quique amavit cras amet. “Let those love now, who never lov’d before; Let those who always lov’d, now love the more.” At a time when fiction is the most popular form of literature, these wonderful old Greek stories of love, adventure and worship are half forgotten and rarely read except by the scholar. Yet here, as in epic, lyric, elegy, drama, oratory and history, the Greeks were pioneers. In the second and third centuries they had created four different types of romance (of love, of adventure, the pastoral, the satiric) which were to have great influence on French, Italian and English fiction. The student of comparative literature, the student of the history of fiction cannot afford to neglect these pioneer Greek novels. Their appeal, however, should be just as great for the general reader as for the scholar. For here are stories that mirror the life of the Mediterranean world in the Roman Empire with all its new excitements of travel, piracy, kidnapping, the new feminism, the new religious cults. And through all the different types of romance except viii the satiric the Love-God holds supreme sway over the hearts of men. So human, so vivacious are the love-stories that I offer to my readers Longus’ assurance of profit in his introduction to his Pastoral Romance:

Delve into the enchanting world of ancient literature with Essays on the Greek Romances by Elizabeth Hazelton Haight. This compelling collection invites readers to explore the rich narratives and cultural significance of Greek romance, revealing the timeless themes that resonate through the ages. As you journey through these essays, consider this thought-provoking question: How do the romantic ideals of ancient Greece continue to influence modern storytelling? Haight offers insightful analysis, illuminating the connections between past and present.In her essays, Haight dissects various Greek romances, examining their plots, characters, and underlying philosophies. Her eloquent prose and thorough research provide a window into the historical context and literary traditions that shaped these narratives, making them accessible to contemporary readers. Are you ready to uncover the layers of meaning within these classic tales?Essays on the Greek Romances is essential reading for lovers of literature and history alike, offering a deeper understanding of the romantic tradition that has inspired countless authors over the centuries. Haight’s exploration invites readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of these ancient works. Don’t miss the chance to enrich your literary knowledge. Purchase Essays on the Greek Romances now and embark on a captivating exploration of love and storytelling!

Mystery surrounds the parentage of Alexander, the prince born to Queen Olympias. Is his father Philip, King of Macedonia, or Nectanebo, the mysterious sorcerer who seduced the queen by trickery? One thing is certain: the boy is destined to conquer the known world. He grows up to fulfil this prophecy, building a mighty empire that spans from Greece and Italy to Africa and Asia. Begun soon after the real Alexander's death and expanded in the centuries that followed, The Greek Alexander Myth depicts the life and adventures of one of history's greatest heroes - taming the horse Bucephalus, meeting the Amazons and his quest to defeat the King of Persia. Including such elements of fantasy as Alexander's ascent to heaven borne by eagles, this literary masterpiece brilliantly evokes a lost age of heroism.

First published by CUP in 1989, The Medieval Greek Romance provides basic information for the non-specialist about Greek fiction during the period 1071-1453, as well as proposing new solutions to problems that have vexed previous generations of scholars. Roderick Beaton applies sophisticated methods of literary analysis to the material, and the bridges of the artificial gap which has separated `Byzantine'literature, in a form of ancient Greek as both homogenous and of a high level of literary sophistication. Throughout, consideration is given to relations and interconnections with similar literature in western Europe. As most of the texts discussed are not available in English translation, the argument is illustrated by lucid plot summaries and extensive quotation (accompanied by literal English renderings). For this edition, The Medieval Greek Romance has been revised throughout and expanded with the addition of an `Afterword' which assesses and responds to recent work on the subject.

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“One of the most satisfying accounts of a great passion that I have ever read.” —Vivian Gornick, New York Times Book Review Mary Norris, The New Yorker’s Comma Queen and best-selling author of Between You & Me, has had a lifelong love affair with words. In Greek to Me, she delivers a delightful paean to the art of self-expression through accounts of her solo adventures in the land of olive trees and ouzo. Along the way, Norris explains how the alphabet originated in Greece, makes the case for Athena as a feminist icon, and reveals the surprising ways in which Greek helped form English. Greek to Me is filled with Norris’s memorable encounters with Greek words, Greek gods, Greek wine—and more than a few Greek men.