Apelles And His Contemporaries: A Novel (1860)

By Henry Greenough

Book Overview

""Apelles and His Contemporaries: A Novel"" is a historical fiction book written by Henry Greenough and published in 1860. The story is set in ancient Greece and revolves around the life of Apelles, a renowned painter of the time. The book follows Apelles' journey as he rises to fame and interacts with other famous figures of the era, such as Alexander the Great, Aristotle, and Diogenes. The author uses his vivid imagination to bring to life the political and cultural climate of Greece during that period, and the challenges faced by artists and intellectuals. The book is a fascinating portrayal of ancient Greece, its people, and their way of life, and is a must-read for anyone interested in history, art, and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104023199
• ISBN13: 9781104023195
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"