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Daphnis and Chloe by Longus is an ancient Greek romance novel set in an idealized rural world, narrating the love story of the two eponymous protagonists, who are discovered and raised by shepherd families. As they grow, Daphnis and Chloe develop romantic feelings for each other and, despite various challenges including abductions and misunderstandings, ultimately find happiness together. The novel contains references to sexual assault and socially acknowledged romantic relationships between older men and younger men in ancient Greece.