Longus published 1 novel. The best-known is Daphnis and Chloe.
Updated September 2026
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Daphnis and Chloe
Longus's most-read book.
Longus books in order of publication
Daphnis and Chloe (1717)
Film and TV adaptations
- Daphnis and Chloe (1930)Film · from Daphnis and Chloe
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About Longus
Longus, sometimes Longos, was the author of an ancient Greek novel or romance, Daphnis and Chloe. Nothing is known of his life; it is assumed that he lived on the isle of Lesbos during the 2nd century AD.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Longus FAQ
- How many books has Longus written?
- Longus published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Longus's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Daphnis and Chloe.
- What is Longus's most famous book?
- Daphnis and Chloe is Longus's most widely read book.
- Which Longus books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Daphnis and Chloe (film, 1930).
- Can I read Longus's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Longus is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.