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Chariton's Callirhoe, subtitled "Love Story in Syracuse," is the oldest extant novel. It is a fast-paced historical romance with ageless charm.
Chariton narrates the adventures of an exceptionally beautiful young bride named Callirhoe, beginning with her abduction by pirates--adventures that take her as far as the court of the Persian king Artaxerxes and involve shipwrecks, several ardent suitors, an embarrassing pregnancy, the hazards of war, and a happy ending. Animated dialogue captures dramatic situations, and the novelist takes us on picturesque travels. His skill makes us enthralled spectators of plots and co
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Manufacturer: Harvard University Press
Release date: 12 October 1995
ISBN-10 : 0674995309 | ISBN-13: 9780674995307
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Release date: 12 October 1995
ISBN-10 : 0674995309 | ISBN-13: 9780674995307
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