| Leucippe and Clitophon, written in the 2nd
century A.D., is exceptional among the
ancient romances in being a first-person narrative: the adventures
of the young couple are recounted by the hero himself. The colorful
story Clitophon tells us includes shipwrecks, apparent deaths,
attacks by pirates and brigands, abductions, and other frights and
obstacles. Love triumphs in the end. Achilles Tatius' style is
notable for descriptive detail and for his engaging digressions. Series No. 45 / 478 pages / ISBN 0-674-99050-1 |