The Sea and the Stone is a novel written by Charmian Clift. The book is set in the Greek island of Hydra, and it follows the story of a young woman named Ariadne. Ariadne is a talented artist who moves to Hydra to escape her mundane life in Australia. She is drawn to the island's beauty and the simplicity of its way of life. As Ariadne settles into her new life, she meets a group of bohemian artists who become her friends and mentors. She falls in love with a Greek fisherman named Nikos, and they embark on a passionate love affair. However, their relationship is not without its challenges, as Ariadne struggles to reconcile her Western values with the traditional Greek way of life.The Sea and the Stone is a poignant and lyrical exploration of love, identity, and belonging. It captures the essence of Hydra and its people, and it offers a vivid portrayal of the island's rich culture and history. The book is a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers with its beautiful prose and its powerful message of hope and resilience.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.