02236cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500090014526400510015430000470020533600260025233700260027833800360030450000310034050801160037152012490048753400450173665300490178170000320183085600430186299900170190550664UtSlPG20260610134150.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aFrance, Anatole,d1844-192410aClio 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-12-11  aProduced by Laura Natal Rodriguez and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)  a"Clio" by Anatole France is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a blind old poet known as the Vieillard, who wanders the landscape of ancient Kymé, reflecting on his life as he navigates the complexities of aging, memory, and the rich tapestry of Greek mythology. The narrative captures themes of artistic struggle, the passing of time, and the relationship between humanity and the divine, set against a backdrop of lush descriptions of the natural world.  The opening of the novel introduces the Vieillard as he traverses the path to his home after performing for a king. He is depicted as a figure marked by age and experience, carrying a lyre and accompanied by his loyal dog. We learn of his humble dwelling, the remnants of his family, and the community of young learners he teaches poetry and music to. As he interacts with his environment, various elements of his past come to life, including his connections to the divine and the gods he venerates. The complex dynamics between the Vieillard, his home, and the children he instructs present a rich canvas that sets the stage for deeper explorations of life's ephemeral nature and the enduring power of art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrance -- Social life and customs -- Fiction1 aMucha, Alphonse,d1860-193940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50664  c91502d91502