Antonius Diogenes, Die Unglaublichen Dinge Jenseits Von Thule

This work serves as a scholarly re-examination of the 'Of Thule Beyond,' a lost Greek novel by Antonius Diogenes dating to the 2nd century AD. Helena Schmedt provides a rigorous critical edition and translation that contextualizes the original text within the landscape of ancient travel literature and speculative fiction, helping contemporary readers grasp how this early narrative structure influenced later traditions of the fantastic.

Published by Walter de Gruyter in 2020, the edition reflects the publisher's long-standing dedication to classical studies and philological precision. The design prioritizes academic accessibility, featuring comprehensive commentary and textual apparatus that navigate the fragmented nature of the original source material. It has been received by the academic community as a valuable resource for classicists and historians of literature interested in the evolution of the novel form.