Originally published in the third century, this novel follows the romantic adventures of two young people, Theagenes and Chariclea, as they travel from Ethiopia to Greece. Along the way, they encounter pirates, bandits, and other obstacles, but ultimately find happiness with each other. The novel is notable for its imaginative plot and lush descriptions of exotic landscapes and cultures. It may appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance novels.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.