Publisher's Synopsis
Higher Than The Church: An Art Legend Of Ancient Times is a novel written by Wilhelmine Von Hillern and first published in 1881. The story is set in ancient Greece and follows the life of a young woman named Glycera, who is a talented artist. Despite being born into a wealthy family, Glycera's passion for art is not supported by her father, who wants her to marry a wealthy man instead.Glycera defies her father's wishes and runs away to Athens to pursue her dream of becoming an artist. There, she meets the famous artist Apelles, who becomes her mentor and helps her to develop her skills. Glycera becomes one of the most renowned artists in Athens, but her success comes at a cost. She faces discrimination and jealousy from male artists who believe that women should not be allowed to pursue art.The novel explores themes of gender inequality, passion, and the power of art. It also provides a fascinating insight into the life and culture of ancient Greece. Overall, Higher Than The Church: An Art Legend Of Ancient Times is a compelling and inspiring novel that celebrates the strength and determination of women in the face of adversity.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.
