Clio (1922)

By Anatole France and Winifred Stephens Whale

Book Overview

Clio is a historical novel written by French author Anatole France and published in 1922. The book tells the story of a young man named Agathon who becomes a historian and falls in love with a woman named Clio, who represents the muse of history.Agathon's passion for history leads him on a journey through time, exploring the lives of historical figures such as Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, and Napoleon Bonaparte. As he delves deeper into the past, he begins to question the accuracy of historical records and the role of the historian in shaping the narrative of history.Through Agathon's story, France explores themes of love, truth, and the power of history to shape our understanding of the world. The novel is a rich and complex work that offers a unique perspective on the nature of history and its impact on our lives.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: 1164176269
• ISBN13: 9781164176268
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"