Gorgo: A Romance Of Old Athens (1903)

By Charles Kelsey Gaines

Book Overview

Gorgo: A Romance of Old Athens is a novel written by Charles Kelsey Gaines in 1903. The story is set in ancient Athens and follows the life of Gorgo, a young woman who is born into a wealthy family. Despite her privileged upbringing, Gorgo is not content with her life and yearns for something more. She becomes interested in philosophy and begins to question the beliefs and customs of her society.Gorgo's journey takes her through the streets of Athens, where she encounters a variety of characters, including philosophers, politicians, and artists. Along the way, she falls in love with a young man named Ariston, who shares her passion for philosophy and encourages her to pursue her dreams.As Gorgo's ideas and beliefs become more radical, she finds herself at odds with her family and the conservative society in which she lives. She must navigate the complex political and social landscape of Athens, where women have limited rights and dissent is often met with violence.Gorgo: A Romance of Old Athens is a compelling tale of love, passion, and intellectual curiosity set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in human history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greece, philosophy, or women's rights.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: 1165348721
• ISBN13: 9781165348725
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"