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Cambridge University Press Achilles Tatius Leucippe and Clitophon Books I-II - Cambridge Classics

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Achilles Tatius' Leucippe and Clitophon stands as the most influential Greek novel of antiquity and remains a favourite among scholars and readers today. This Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics edition presents Books I-II of this masterwork, offering access to a narrative that has captivated audiences for centuries. The novel provides invaluable insights into the culture of the Greek world under Roman rule, exploring sexual mores, the roles and positions of women and men, identity, and religion through its freewheeling plotline. Set on the edge of the Greek world in modern-day Lebanon, the text engages readers with ironic play and subverted expectations. Greek novels have gained renewed scholarly attention in recent decades, moving from academic periphery to centre stage, and this Cambridge edition makes one of antiquity's most celebrated works readily accessible to modern readers seeking both literary excellence and cultural understanding.

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Achilles Tatius' Leucippe and Clitophon represents the most influential Greek novel surviving from antiquity, offering timeless appeal and scholarly significance.

Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics edition presents Books I-II with reliable scholarly apparatus for academic and independent readers.

The narrative explores Greek cultural life under Roman Empire rule, including sexual mores, gender roles, identity, and religious beliefs.

Set in the ancient Greek world's eastern margins in modern Lebanon, the novel's geographical setting creates an exotic and culturally revealing backdrop.

The text employs ironic narrative techniques and playful subversion of reader expectations, demonstrating sophisticated literary craftsmanship.

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Release Date
30 June 2020
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