Description: Callirhoe, subtitled "Love Story in Syracuse," is a fast-paced historical romance of the first century AD and the oldest extant novel.
Brief description: G. P. Goold was William Lampson Professor of Latin Language and Literature at Yale University, and General Editor of the Loeb Classical Library (1974-1999).
Review Quotes: One of the hottest properties in Classics today is the ancient novel... The high quality and usefulness of this edition of Chariton should persuade teachers that it can be both utilis et dulcis in the classroom.--Gareth Schmeling "The Classical Outlook"