A Story Of The Golden Age (1910)

A Story of the Golden Age is a novel written by James Baldwin and published in 1910. The story is set in ancient Greece during the time of the Golden Age, a period of peace, prosperity, and harmony. The novel follows the adventures of a young boy named Phaon, who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by a group of shepherds.Phaon grows up in the care of the shepherds, learning about the ways of nature and the gods. He falls in love with a beautiful maiden named Melitta, but their love is threatened by the jealous schemes of a rival suitor. Phaon must overcome many obstacles to win the heart of his beloved and prove his worth as a hero.The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of ancient Greece, including its mythology, customs, and traditions. Baldwin's writing is lyrical and evocative, transporting readers to a time and place that is both beautiful and dangerous. A Story of the Golden Age is a timeless tale of love, adventure, and the enduring power of the human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.