Chariton of Aphrodisias and the invention of the Greek love novel

Description:

Questions about the origin of the Greek love novel, itself the precursor of the love novel in Europe, have intrigued scholars for centuries. Stefan Tilg proposes a new solution by arguing that Chariton of Aphrodisias was the inventor of the genre.

subjects: History and criticism,  Criticism and interpretation,  Greek Love stories,  Chariton,  Love stories, history and criticism,  Greek fiction, history and criticism,  Greek Romance fiction

People: Chariton