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Longus
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200–200 · ancient Greek writer

Also known as: Longos, Лонг, ロンゴス, 朗格斯

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Known works

  • Daphnis and Chloe (1717)
  • Longus' Daphnis & Chloe (1994)
  • Greek Fiction
  • The pastoral loves of Daphnis and Chloe
  • The story of Daphnis and Chloe (1908)