Aspasia (1869) - Paperback

by C. Holland (Author)

Aspasia is a historical novel written by Caroline Lee Hentz under the pseudonym C. Holland in 1869. The novel tells the story of Aspasia, a beautiful and intelligent woman who lived in ancient Athens during the time of Pericles. Aspasia was a courtesan, but she was also a philosopher and a political thinker who had a great influence on the men of Athens, including Pericles himself.The novel is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Aspasia's life. The first part explores her childhood and early years in Athens, where she is sold into slavery and becomes a courtesan. The second part focuses on her relationship with Pericles and her role in Athenian politics, while the third part deals with her downfall and eventual redemption.Throughout the novel, Hentz paints a vivid picture of ancient Athens, its customs, and its people. She also explores themes such as love, power, and the role of women in society. Aspasia is a well-researched and engaging novel that offers readers a glimpse into the life of one of ancient Greece's most fascinating women.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.