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The Jealous Gods: A Processional Novel of the Fifth Century, B.C. (Concerning One Alcibiades)
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025754086
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 454
Weight: 1.78
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Jealous Gods is a sweeping historical novel that transports readers to the vibrant and tumultuous world of fifth-century B.C. Greece. Centering on the life of the brilliant and controversial Athenian statesman Alcibiades, the narrative explores the intricate intersection of personal ambition, political intrigue, and the looming shadows of the Peloponnesian War. Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton masterfully recreates the atmosphere of ancient Athens, from the intellectual debates of its philosophers to the strategic maneuvers of its military leaders.
The story follows Alcibiades as he navigates the complexities of Greek society, balancing his aristocratic lineage with the demands of a democracy in crisis. As a processional novel, the work offers a grand, panoramic view of an era defined by both cultural zenith and impending decline. Atherton provides a nuanced portrait of a man whose charisma and vanity influenced the destiny of a civilization. The Jealous Gods stands as a significant piece of biographical fiction, capturing the essence of a period where the whims of men were often attributed to the caprice of the gods themselves. Readers interested in classical history and the psychological depth of historical figures will find this depiction of Athens' most enigmatic son both compelling and informative.
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