Ephesiaca (1843)

Ephesiaca is a novel written by Ernestus Guhl in 1843. It is a romantic story set in ancient Ephesus, a city in modern-day Turkey. The novel follows the story of Anthia, a beautiful and virtuous young woman, and her lover Habrocomes, a handsome and brave soldier. The two fall deeply in love, but their happiness is threatened by a series of obstacles, including the jealousy of a rival suitor, the interference of Anthia's father, and the dangers of war. Despite these challenges, Anthia and Habrocomes remain devoted to each other, and their love ultimately triumphs. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of ancient Ephesus and its customs, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, duty, and honor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.