Bücher von Heliodorus

This translation of the ancient Greek novel Aethiopica by Heliodorus was produced in 1897 by the scholars of antiquity belonging to the Athenian Society in Athens.For many centuries this novel was very obscure to readers in Western Europe. However, copies had always circulated around the Byzantine Empire, and it was during the Renaissance in the 14th century that burgeoning interest in classical Greece led to the Aethiopica being recognized and read by Western European scholars. Various translations occurred through subsequent centuries; this translation to English was brought to fruition by academics of classics based in Athens in the late 19th century.We are introduced to Chariclea, who was born to King Hydaspes and Queen Persinna, of ancient Ethiopia. The girl is said to have been conceived when her mother fixed eyes upon a marble statue; a point crucial to the story later on. The young woman is romanced by Theagenes, a man of nobility from the northerly lands of Thessaly, and in eloping the pair endures many dangerous encounters with wild creatures and roaming bandits.Together with the translated text, we find a scholarly introduction which explains the historical significance of this work.

Heliodorus: The Aethiopica is a novel written by the Greek writer Heliodorus in the 3rd century AD. The story is set in ancient Ethiopia and follows the adventures of two young lovers, Charicleia and Theagenes, as they navigate through a series of trials and tribulations. The novel is known for its intricate plot, which involves mistaken identities, kidnappings, battles, and divine interventions. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and the conflict between different cultures and religions. The 1897 edition of the novel, translated by Thomas Underdowne, includes an introduction that provides historical and literary context for the work. The text is presented in English, with occasional footnotes to clarify obscure references and provide additional information. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient literature and anyone interested in the history and culture of Ethiopia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.