Chariton

1 standalone book

Chariton of Aphrodisias was a 1st-century AD Greek writer who authored an ancient Greek novel, likely titled Callirhoe, though it is often referred to as Chaereas and Callirhoe. The novel is considered the oldest surviving complete ancient prose romance and is noted for its use of historiographical elements and connections to Greek mythology. It features historical figures interacting with the narrative, marking it as one of the earliest examples of a historical novel. The work influenced later authors such as Xenophon of Ephesus and Heliodorus of Emesa.