A Few Days In Athens

""A Few Days In Athens"" is a book written by Frances Wright in 1825. The book is a translation of a Greek manuscript that was discovered in Herculaneum. The story follows the narrator, a young woman named Aspasia, as she spends a few days in Athens during the height of its intellectual and cultural glory. Aspasia is taken on a tour of the city by her guide, Anaxagoras, who introduces her to various philosophers, artists, and thinkers of the time. Through her interactions with these individuals, Aspasia learns about the values and beliefs of ancient Greek society, including their ideas about democracy, freedom, and the role of women. The book also touches on themes of love, friendship, and the pursuit of knowledge. Overall, ""A Few Days In Athens"" provides a vivid and engaging portrayal of life in ancient Greece and offers insights into the intellectual and cultural achievements of this remarkable civilization.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.