Learchus: A Romance Of Athens (1880)

By John Williams

Book Overview

""Learchus: A Romance of Athens"" is a historical novel written by J. Williams and published in 1880. The story is set in ancient Athens and follows the life of Learchus, a young man who is raised by his grandfather, a wealthy and influential Athenian. Learchus falls in love with a beautiful woman named Eudora, but their love is forbidden by her father, who is a rival of Learchus' family.As the story unfolds, Learchus faces many challenges and obstacles in his quest for love and happiness. He must navigate the complex political landscape of Athens, where rival factions are vying for power and influence. He also faces personal challenges, including the loss of his grandfather and the betrayal of a close friend.Despite these challenges, Learchus remains steadfast in his love for Eudora and his commitment to his family and his city. He becomes a respected leader in Athens and plays a key role in the city's political and social life.Through Learchus' story, the novel explores themes of love, loyalty, honor, and the struggle for power and influence in ancient Athens. It offers a vivid and engaging portrait of life in one of the most important and influential cities of the ancient world.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: 1165411911
• ISBN13: 9781165411917
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"