Author: Hobbes, Thomas
Synopsis:
In "The Plague of Athens, which happened in the second year of the Peloponnesian Warre: First described in Greek by Thucydides; then in Latin by Lucretius. Now attempted in English" by Hobbes, Thomas/ Thucydides/ Sprat, Thomas, the reader is taken on a gripping journey through one of the most devastating plagues in ancient history. Set during the Peloponnesian War, the story follows the inhabitants of Athens as they face a mysterious and deadly disease that ravages their city. Through the eyes of various characters, the narrative explores the harrowing effects of the plague on individuals, society, and the human condition. As the city grapples with the outbreak, the reader is left questioning the nature of suffering, the fragility of civilization, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Genres: Historical fiction, Epidemic thriller, Philosophical exploration
Themes: Disease and mortality, Human suffering, Societal collapse, Resilience and survival
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