First published 2004
This scholarly edition presents Chariton's ancient Greek novel, likely the oldest completely surviving work in the genre. Written in the first or second century CE, the text tells the story of Chaireas and Kallirhoe through adventures spanning the Mediterranean world. Bryan Reardon's 2004 critical edition represents the first appearance of this text in the prestigious Bibliotheca Teubneriana series. The editor conducted thorough analysis of manuscript traditions and incorporated six decades of international scholarship since the previous major edition appeared in 1938. Reardon's work provides scholars and students with access to this foundational text of ancient fiction, complete with critical apparatus reflecting modern textual research methods.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, ancient, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: adventure, historical
Setting: Mediterranean
Period: 1st-2nd Century CE
171 pages · Hardcover · De Gruyter