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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
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-12-11
505 0 _aClio -- The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte.
508 _aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
520 _a"Clio" by Anatole France is a work of fiction likely written during the late 19th century. This narrative invites readers into a rich tapestry of characters and themes, exploring the life of a wandering bard, filled with poetry, philosophy, and reflections on the nature of existence and the passage of time. The protagonist, known as the Aged One, is portrayed as a seasoned musician who grapples with his age, his songs, and the memories of a life intertwined with the history and struggles of his people. The opening of "Clio" sets a vivid scene with the Aged One wandering back to his hometown of Kyme after performing for royalty. As he makes his way home, he interacts with various elements of his environment, including nature and a sacred wood, revealing his piety and connection to the divine. The narrative introduces Melantho, a former slave who now tends to the Aged One, adding depth to the dynamics between social classes and the remnants of their shared history. Through his dreams and the lessons he imparts to local children, the bard reflects on the human condition, the transience of life, and the immortal nature of art, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of memory, legacy, and cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aChâteau de Vaux-le-Vicomte (Maincy, France)
700 1 _aMucha, Alphonse,
_d1860-1939
700 1 _aWhale, Winifred Stephens,
_d1870-1944
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50670
999 _c91508
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