The Loves of Chaereas and Callirrhoe is a romantic novel written by Chariton, a Greek author from the first century AD. The novel tells the story of two lovers, Chaereas and Callirrhoe, who are separated by a series of misunderstandings and misfortunes. Chaereas is a young man from Syracuse who falls in love with Callirrhoe, a beautiful woman from Syracuse. They become engaged, but their happiness is short-lived when Callirrhoe is kidnapped by pirates and sold into slavery. Chaereas sets out to find her, and after a series of adventures, he finally rescues her. However, their troubles are not over yet, as they are accused of adultery and sentenced to death. In the end, their innocence is proven, and they are reunited and live happily ever after. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of ancient Greece and its engaging plot, which has been compared to the works of Shakespeare and other great writers. The Loves of Chaereas and Callirrhoe is considered a classic of ancient Greek literature and is still widely read today.In Two Volumes.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.