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100 1 _aFrance, Anatole,
_d1844-1924
245 1 0 _aClio
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-12-11
508 _aProduced by Laura Natal Rodriguez and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
700 1 _aMucha, Alphonse,
_d1860-1939
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50664
999 _c91502
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