Information
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
ISBN:
9780199554959
Publish year:
2009
Publish date:
May 28, 2009
Longus
Longus was an ancient Greek author known for his pastoral romance "Daphnis and Chloe." His work is characterized by its idyllic setting, romantic themes, and vivid descriptions of nature. Longus's contribution to literature lies in his development of the pastoral genre and his influence on later writers such as Shakespeare and Goethe.