Aphrodite: A Romance of Ancient Hellas is a novel written by Ernst Eckstein and first published in 1886. The story is set in ancient Greece and follows the life of a young woman named Aphrodite, who is known for her beauty and charm. She is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and lives a privileged life in Athens. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a young soldier named Leander.Their love is forbidden, as Leander is...