The Last Athenian (1883) - Rydberg Viktor

The Last Athenian is a novel written by Viktor Rydberg and published in 1883. The story is set in ancient Greece and follows the life of a young man named Ariston, who is the last surviving Athenian after the Peloponnesian War. Ariston is forced to leave his city and embark on a journey to find a new home, facing many challenges and obstacles along the way.As he travels, Ariston encounters various characters, including a group of Spartan soldiers, a young woman named Eudora, and a philosopher named Plato. Through his interactions with these individuals, Ariston learns about the different philosophical and political ideologies that existed in ancient Greece, and he begins to question his own beliefs and values.Throughout the novel, Rydberg explores themes of identity, belonging, and the search for meaning in life. The Last Athenian is a thought-provoking and engaging work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on ancient Greek culture and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781437334241