Project Gutenberg 2015-12-11 Public domain in the USA. 127 France, Anatole 1844 1924 Thibault, Jacques-Anatole-François Thibault, Jacques-Anatole-Francois Thibault, Anatole Mucha, Alphonse 1860 1939 Mucha, Alphonse Marie Mucha, Alphonse Maria Mucha, Alfonse Maria Mucha, A. M. (Alphonse Marie) Whale, Winifred Stephens 1870 1944 Stephens, Winifred Clio Clio -- The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) "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.) en France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte (Maincy, France) DC PQ Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - European Browsing: Fiction 394578 394466 2024-09-21T08:38:51.052261 2023-09-22T06:00:31.160027 text/html text/html 375308 2024-04-02T17:34:43 text/html 3244308 2024-09-21T08:38:57.951198 application/epub+zip 3249602 2024-09-21T08:38:52.438222 application/epub+zip 216860 2024-09-21T08:38:51.545232 application/epub+zip 3367151 2024-09-21T08:39:01.738180 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3353433 2024-09-21T08:38:57.099262 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 322743 2022-09-23T04:21:06.851914 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 348719 348734 2024-09-21T08:38:50.263238 2023-09-22T06:00:30.091986 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 328996 2024-04-02T18:24:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18222 2024-09-21T08:39:02.692154 application/rdf+xml 24812 2024-09-21T08:38:51.643236 image/jpeg 3367 2024-09-21T08:38:51.593230 image/jpeg 4327918 2024-09-21T08:38:51.156215 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia