Project Gutenberg 2010-09-05 Public domain in the USA. 163 Betz, Gerardus Henri 1850 1900 Betz, G. H. Marathon Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. "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.) http://book.klll.cc/files/33641/33641-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. nl Historical fiction PT Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 305044 2025-10-13T13:38:54.784488 text/html 307723 2023-01-02T08:00:02 text/html 321910 2025-10-13T13:38:59.955551 application/epub+zip 329534 2025-10-13T13:38:56.342469 application/epub+zip 180813 2025-10-13T13:38:55.546502 application/epub+zip 445404 2025-10-13T13:39:02.874500 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 403093 2025-10-13T13:38:59.243480 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 233956 2022-09-15T10:59:26.302231 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 257545 2025-10-13T13:38:54.069521 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 257269 2023-01-02T07:54:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18118 2025-10-13T13:39:03.009502 application/rdf+xml 15004 2025-10-13T13:38:55.649490 image/jpeg 2498 2025-10-13T13:38:55.598462 image/jpeg 100555 2023-01-02T08:01:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 308724 2023-01-02T08:01:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 310756 2025-10-13T13:38:54.823476 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog