Pausanias, the Spartan; The Haunted and the Haunters by Lytton

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Author Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
Editor Lytton, Edward Robert Bulwer Lytton, Earl of, 1831-1891
Title Pausanias, the Spartan; The Haunted and the Haunters
An Unfinished Historical Romance
Contents Pausanias, the Spartan -- The haunted and the haunters; or, the house and the brain.
Credits Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Marc D'Hooghe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Pausanias, the Spartan; The Haunted and the Haunters" by the late Lord Lytton is an unfinished historical romance likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Pausanias, the Regent of Sparta, exploring his complex character as he navigates the political intrigue and moral dilemmas of his time, highlighting his relationships and ambitions against the backdrop of ancient Greek history. At the start of this work, we are introduced to a rich tapestry of characters and settings. Two Athenian leaders, Aristides and Cimon, stand on the quays of Byzantium, observing Pausanias' lavish galley as the once-honorable Spartan begins to embrace the decadence associated with Persian influence. Cimon expresses shame for Pausanias’ perceived degeneration, while Aristides views his behavior as a potential disaster for Sparta that may benefit Athens. The tale unfolds with themes of rivalry and romance, particularly focusing on Pausanias’ tragic love for Cleonice, a Byzantine maiden, as the narrative hints at the darker supernatural elements that will haunt both Pausanias and the people around him. The opening chapters set the stage for intense political machinations, personal conflicts, and the haunting consequences of passion and ambition, making it clear that this historical romance is as much about human nature as it is about the events of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Horror tales
Subject Pausanias, of Sparta, active 479 B.C.-470 B.C. -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 8573
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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