Pericles and Aspasia is a historical novel written by Walter Savage Landor. The book is set in ancient Greece during the time of the Peloponnesian War. It tells the story of the relationship between Pericles, the famous Athenian statesman, and Aspasia, a beautiful and intelligent woman who was his companion and confidante.The novel is written in the form of a series of conversations between Pericles and Aspasia, as well as other notable figures from ancient Greece, such as Socrates and Plato. Through these conversations, ...
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Pericles and Aspasia is a historical novel written by Walter Savage Landor. The book is set in ancient Greece during the time of the Peloponnesian War. It tells the story of the relationship between Pericles, the famous Athenian statesman, and Aspasia, a beautiful and intelligent woman who was his companion and confidante.The novel is written in the form of a series of conversations between Pericles and Aspasia, as well as other notable figures from ancient Greece, such as Socrates and Plato. Through these conversations, Landor explores the themes of love, politics, philosophy, and the nature of human relationships.Pericles and Aspasia is a work of historical fiction, but it is based on real events and real people. Landor has done extensive research into the life of Pericles and the society of ancient Athens, and he uses this knowledge to create a vivid and believable portrait of the time and place.Overall, Pericles and Aspasia is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Greece. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, philosophy, or the art of storytelling.1884. Poet, classicist and essayist, Landor's strong views and quick temper led him into many disputes and following a potential law suit for libel he spent the remainder of his life, from 1858, on the continent, particularly Florence. He is now remembered more for his prose than his poetry, his best known work being Imaginary conversations of literary men and statesmen, a series of dramatic dialogues. Pericles and Aspasia is a rendering of classical Athens through a series of imaginary letters.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.
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