Publisher's Synopsis
""An Ethiopian History Written In Greek By Heliodorus"" is a novel written by Heliodorus in the 3rd century AD. The story follows a young Ethiopian princess named Charicleia, who is kidnapped and taken to Egypt. There, she falls in love with a Greek man named Theagenes. The two embark on a journey together, facing various obstacles and adventures along the way. The novel is known for its romantic themes and vivid descriptions of ancient Ethiopian and Egyptian cultures. This 1895 edition includes an introduction by the translator, Thomas Underdowne, providing historical context and analysis of the novel's themes.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.
