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The Immortal Marriage
Hardcover
Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025732114
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 472
Weight: 1.84
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Immortal Marriage is a compelling historical novel that breathes life into the Golden Age of Athens through the legendary partnership of Pericles and Aspasia. Set during the 5th century BCE, the narrative explores the intellectual and romantic bond between the great statesman Pericles and the brilliant, independent Aspasia, a woman who defied the rigid social constraints of her time.
As Pericles leads Athens to the height of its cultural and political power, the story provides a vivid portrayal of the city's democratic ideals, its artistic achievements, and the internal conflicts that threatened its stability. Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton meticulously reconstructs the atmosphere of ancient Greece, offering readers a window into the lives of philosophers, politicians, and ordinary citizens. The work delves into themes of love, power, and the struggle for female intellectual freedom in a society that restricted women to the domestic sphere. The Immortal Marriage serves as both a romantic epic and a thoughtful examination of the foundation of Western civilization.
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