Io: A Tale Of The Olden Fane (1851) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437096651)

""Io: A Tale of the Olden Fane"" is a novel written by K. Barton and published in 1851. The story takes place in ancient Greece and follows the life of Io, a young woman who is chosen to be a priestess in the temple of Apollo. Io struggles to balance her duties as a priestess with her desire for love and independence. She becomes involved in a love triangle with two men, one of whom is a fellow priest and the other a wealthy merchant. As Io navigates the complexities of her relationships, she also becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the temple's corrupt high priest. With themes of love, betrayal, and political intrigue, ""Io: A Tale of the Olden Fane"" offers a compelling look into the lives of ancient Greek women and the challenges they faced in a patriarchal society.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.

Author: K. Barton
ISBN-10: 1437096654
ISBN-13: 9781437096651
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 268
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d