Alkibiades, a tale of the Great Athenian War by Charles Hamilton Bromby

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Author Bromby, Charles Hamilton, 1843-1904
Editor Bromby, Mary
Title Alkibiades, a tale of the Great Athenian War
Original Publication United Kingdom: J. Baker and Son,1905.
Note Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Carlos Colon, Barry Abrahamsen, Princeton University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "Alkibiades, a Tale of the Great Athenian War" by Charles Hamilton Bromby is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Alkibiades, a prominent figure in ancient Athens, as he navigates the complexities of his lineage, ambitions, and relationships against the backdrop of the pivotal Great Athenian War. The story appears to intertwine themes of leadership, personal growth, and the philosophical inquiries fostered by characters like Perikles and Socrates. The opening of the book introduces us to a young Alkibiades, who possesses remarkable beauty and a yearning for a greater understanding of life and his ancestral heritage. He reminisces about his noble father, Kleinias, and his storied lineage tracing back to legendary Greek heroes. As he transitions from the quiet life with his mother to living in the bustling household of Perikles, we see a glimpse of his childhood curiosity and his burgeoning aspirations to grasp the intricacies of Athenian politics and philosophy. This period of his youth is marked by early influences from revered figures and sets the stage for the internal conflicts and external challenges he will face as he matures into a significant leader during tumultuous times. The reader is left poised to explore how Alkibiades’ personal journey unfolds amid the tumult of war and political power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Greece -- History -- Peloponnesian War, 431-404 B.C. -- Fiction
Subject Alcibiades -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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