02041cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500130014326400510015630000470020733600260025433700260028033800360030650000310034250800310037352011810040453400450158565300490163085600430167999900170172241053UtSlPG20260610133934.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPH1 aKilpi, Volter,d1874-193910aAntinous 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-10-14  aProduced by Tapio Riikonen  a"Antinous" by Volter Kilpi is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in the Hellenistic world, focusing on the titular character, Antinous, as he navigates the landscapes of ancient towns, including Bithynia and Rome, while delving into themes of beauty, existence, and personal identity. The prose is rich with evocative descriptions, drawing readers into the lush natural environment and the complex emotional landscape of the characters.   The beginning of the novel presents a vivid depiction of Bithynia's enchanting and serene nature, laden with descriptions of its forests, rivers, and flowers. Antinous is introduced as he contemplates his surroundings, sitting alone amidst the beauty of nature, feeling a deep connection with the environment that surrounds him. His introspection leads to a profound sense of stillness, and the narrative examines his emotions as they fluctuate between tranquility and an overarching longing for something greater. The text sets a contemplative tone, inviting readers to explore both the external beauty of the world and the inner workings of Antinous’s mind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAntinoüs, approximately 110-130 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41053  c81892d81892