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Title: Marathon
Credits: Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
Summary: "Marathon" by Gerardus Henri Betz is a historical novel set in ancient Greece, likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows Simon, an Athenian in charge of organizing the Panathenaic Procession, and introduces themes of competition, personal ambition, and the societal dynamics of Athens leading up to a significant race. The backdrop of the story is rich with cultural and athletic traditions, particularly highlighted by the characters' engagement in various festivities and the impending conflict with Persia. The opening portion of the story presents Simon as he navigates the challenges of preparing for the festivities in Athens, plagued by minor setbacks as he prepares for a grand procession. He witnesses a foot race and becomes intrigued by Pheidippides, a promising young runner. The atmosphere is filled with discussions about competition, athleticism, and the personal struggles of the characters, particularly focusing on Simon's thoughts about marriage and the societal expectations surrounding it. As Simon contemplates the young women he observes during the procession, including the endearing Demetria, the stage is set for exploration of individual aspirations amid communal and historical pressures in this vibrant portrayal of Athenian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Betz, Gerardus Henri, 1850-1900
EBook No.: 33641
Published: Sep 5, 2010
Downloads: 167
Language: Dutch
Subject: Historical fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Marathon
Credits: Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
Summary: "Marathon" by Gerardus Henri Betz is a historical novel set in ancient Greece, likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows Simon, an Athenian in charge of organizing the Panathenaic Procession, and introduces themes of competition, personal ambition, and the societal dynamics of Athens leading up to a significant race. The backdrop of the story is rich with cultural and athletic traditions, particularly highlighted by the characters' engagement in various festivities and the impending conflict with Persia. The opening portion of the story presents Simon as he navigates the challenges of preparing for the festivities in Athens, plagued by minor setbacks as he prepares for a grand procession. He witnesses a foot race and becomes intrigued by Pheidippides, a promising young runner. The atmosphere is filled with discussions about competition, athleticism, and the personal struggles of the characters, particularly focusing on Simon's thoughts about marriage and the societal expectations surrounding it. As Simon contemplates the young women he observes during the procession, including the endearing Demetria, the stage is set for exploration of individual aspirations amid communal and historical pressures in this vibrant portrayal of Athenian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Betz, Gerardus Henri, 1850-1900
EBook No.: 33641
Published: Sep 5, 2010
Downloads: 167
Language: Dutch
Subject: Historical fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.