The Love of Daphnis and Chloe 2nd century C.E. is an ancient Greek romance novel by Longus. Set on Lesbos it is a classic story of love set in a recognizably pastoral setting. An important early novel and a landmark in the development of Western literature The Love of Daphnis and Chloe has inspired and influenced such wideranging artists as JeanJacques Rousseau Allan Ramsay Marc Chagall Colette and Yukio Mishima.Abandoned at birth Daphnis is raised by a goatherd named Lamon on the island of Lesbos. Chloe likewise abandoned is raised by Dryas a nearby shepherd. Living and working in the fields of their native land the two become fast friends frequently spending time together while herding their respective flocks. As they fall in love with no model for romantic affection Daphnis and Chloe struggle to understand their mutual feeling. Seeking the guidance of a wise cowherd they are advised to share a kiss with one another for only a kiss will cure their growing sickness. All too trusting they follow the cowherds instruction only to be plunged into deeper desire. Still unsure of how to show his affection Daphnis journeys to the city where an older woman educates him in the ways of love. Meanwhile Chloe is kidnapped and taken to a faraway kingdom. Fearing the worst Daphnis embarks on a journey to save her facing pirates pitfalls and countless other dangers on his way. The Love of Daphnis and Chloe is not only a groundbreaking work of prose fiction but a widely adapted model of classical romance that continues to be read and appreciated nearly two millennia after its publication.Since our inception in 2020 Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audienc