Achilles Tatius was een schrijver van oude Griekse romans, wiens roem verbonden is aan zijn enige overgebleven werk. Zijn proza is een voorbeeld van de vroege roman, die zich verdiept in ingewikkelde liefdesverhalen en avontuurlijke reizen. Tatius richt zich op gedetailleerde emotionele beschrijvingen en meeslepende verhalen die lezers naar de werelden van de personages trekken. Zijn stijl wordt gekenmerkt door elegantie en boeiend vertelkunst.
Leucippe and Clitophon, composed in the second century AD, is the most bizarre and risque of the five 'Greek novels' of idealized love between boy and girl that survive from the period of the Roman empire. Achilles' narrative covers adultery, violence, evisceration, pederasty and virginity-testing and in execution is subtle, stylish, moving, brash, tasteless, and obscene.
The work presents the eight books of "De Clitophontis et Leucippes amoribus" by Achilles Tatius, exploring themes of love and adventure in ancient literature. This edition features a bilingual format, providing both Greek and Latin texts, and includes a carefully curated selection of textual variations. Christ. Guil. Mitscherlich's reprint maintains the integrity of the original 1792 publication, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of classical literature.
The book holds great significance in literature, recognized by scholars and academicians for its value to future generations. It is presented in its original print format, preserving its authentic nature, including any marks or annotations from its first publication. This approach ensures that the book's legacy remains intact and accessible.
The book is recognized as a significant work in human history, prompting efforts to preserve it for contemporary and future readers. Its republication in a modern format ensures that its valuable insights and contributions remain accessible and appreciated across generations.
As a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, this edition aims to preserve the original's cultural significance. While it may exhibit imperfections typical of its age, such as marks and flawed pages, the commitment to making this literature accessible reflects a dedication to protecting and promoting historical texts in a modern, high-quality format.
Achilleus Tatios' Liebesroman "Leukippe und Kleitophon" gilt als Vorläufer des modernen Romans, da er ideale und pikareske Erzähltraditionen vereint. Die Handlung spielt vermutlich im 1. oder 2. Jahrhundert nach Christus. Die neue Übersetzung bietet eine sorgfältige Textgrundlage, eine ausführliche Einleitung und einen wissenschaftlichen Kommentar.
Achilleus Tatios: Leukippe Edition Holzinger. Taschenbuch Berliner Ausgabe, 2015 Vollständiger, durchgesehener Neusatz bearbeitet und eingerichtet von Michael Holzinger Entstanden Ende des 2. Jahrhunderts n. Chr. Der Text folgt der Übersetzung von Friedrich Ast. Herausgeber der Reihe: Michael Holzinger Reihengestaltung: Viktor Harvion Umschlaggestaltung unter Verwendung des Bildes: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Griechische Frau, 1869 Gesetzt aus Minion Pro, 11 pt.