The Last Athenian (1883)

The Last Athenian is a historical novel written by Swedish author Viktor Rydberg and published in 1883. The story is set in ancient Greece during the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. The protagonist, Ariston, is the last surviving Athenian of his family, and he is determined to avenge the death of his father and brother, who were killed in battle.Ariston becomes a soldier and fights for Athens, but he is captured by the Spartans and sentenced to death. However, he manages to escape and joins a group of rebels who are fighting against the Spartans. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Eudoxia, who is also fighting for Athens.The Last Athenian is a tale of love, war, and revenge. It explores the themes of honor, loyalty, and sacrifice, and it provides a vivid depiction of ancient Greek society and culture. Rydberg's writing style is characterized by its vivid imagery and poetic language, and he masterfully weaves together historical accuracy with fictional storytelling. Overall, The Last Athenian is a gripping and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Greek history.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.