Longos Biography
January 1, 0200 – January 1, 0200
Longus was a Greek novelist and romancer, celebrated as the author of Daphnis and Chloe. Little is known about his life, but his work evokes the idyllic setting of the island of Lesbos. His narrative style is characterized by its lyrical descriptions of nature and the unfolding emotions of his characters. The story is a quintessential example of ancient pastoral romance.





