Learchus: A Romance of Athens (1880)

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 Athenian man who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Eudora. Eudora is the daughter of a wealthy and powerful Athenian nobleman, who is unwilling to allow his daughter to marry someone of lower social standing. Learchus and Eudora's love story is intertwined with the political and social events of the time, including the Peloponnesian War and the rise of the Thirty Tyrants. The novel also explores themes of honor, loyalty, and sacrifice, as Learchus and his friends struggle to protect their city and their loved ones from harm. The book is written in a romantic and poetic style, with vivid descriptions of ancient Athens and its people. It is a captivating tale of love, war, and political intrigue, that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Greece.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.