Description: Embark on a captivating journey to ancient Greece with this tale centered around Theras, a young Athenian boy brimming with curiosity and a thirst for adventure. As Theras navigates the vibrant city streets, bustling markets, and revered temples of Athens, readers are immersed in the daily life, culture, and values of this extraordinary civilization. Through Theras's eyes, we witness the glory of Athens – its pursuit of knowledge, artistic expression, and democratic ideals. We experience the thrill of athletic competitions, the rigor of schooling, and the profound reverence for the gods, particularly the city's patron goddess Athena. The author skillfully contrasts Athenian society with the austere and militaristic culture of Sparta, highlighting the stark differences in their values and ways of life. This book offers not just a glimpse into the past but also timeless reflections on freedom, courage, and the enduring legacy of a civilization that continues to inspire and influence us today. By weaving together historical detail with a compelling narrative, the author invites readers to ponder the values that shaped ancient Greece and their relevance to our own understanding of the world. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Fiction
Intended Audience: Young Adults
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Number of Pages: 196
Type: textbook
Book Title: Theras : the Story of an Athenian Boy (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.4 in
Topic: General
Publication Year: 2016
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Item Weight: 9.5 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Caroline Dale Snedeker
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
