A Man Of Athens (1916)

A Man of Athens is a historical novel written by Julia D. Dragoumis and published in 1916. The story is set in ancient Athens and follows the life of a young man named Ariston, who is born into a wealthy family and grows up with a strong sense of duty and honor. As he comes of age, Ariston becomes increasingly involved in the political and social issues of his time, including the rise of democracy and the threat of invasion by the Persian Empire.Throughout the novel, Ariston is portrayed as a complex and multifaceted character, struggling to reconcile his personal desires with his obligations to his family and his city. He is torn between his love for a young woman named Lysandra and his duty to marry a woman chosen for him by his parents, and he is forced to make difficult choices as he navigates the treacherous political landscape of ancient Athens.Despite the challenges he faces, Ariston remains steadfast in his commitment to his city and its people, and he ultimately becomes a respected leader and statesman. A Man of Athens is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, duty, honor, and political intrigue in the context of ancient Athens.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.