Hamerling, Robert 1830-1889 creator Poussin, A. 1894-1953 Enklaar, W. F. P. (Willem Frederik Paulus) text utu 2021 monographic nl 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Aspasia" by Robert Hamerling is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Aspasia, a remarkable woman of ancient Athens, who captivates those around her with her extraordinary beauty and intellect, influencing prominent figures such as Pericles and other influential men of her time. The novel presents a portrait of Athenian society, interweaving themes of art, politics, and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters. The opening of the story introduces us to the vibrant atmosphere of ancient Athens as a stunning young woman, accompanied by a slave, strides confidently through the Agora, drawing the attention and admiration of passersby. This woman is identified as Aspasia, whose presence causes a stir amongst the men, reflecting on societal attitudes towards women of her status. Among the crowd, we meet Pericles and Phidias, pivotal figures who engage in discussions about the construction of the city and its artistic future. Their dialogue reveals their ambitions and the dynamics of Athenian society in a post-war context, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the interplay between beauty, power, and the cultural legacy of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-04-03 Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg Original publication data not identified Mistresses -- Fiction Athens (Greece) -- Fiction Aspasia -- Fiction Pericles, approximately 495 B.C.-429 B.C. -- Fiction Greece -- History -- Athenian supremacy, 479-431 B.C. -- Fiction Statesmen -- Fiction PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64986 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64986 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134511.0 64986