
*NEW SIX SHILLING NOVELS.*
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
A bewildered traveler awakens on a damp meadow, his modern attire an odd contrast to the ancient‑Greek robes of the woman kneeling beside him. She greets him with a laugh that ripples like a breeze, teasing him about his beard and pantaloons while offering a hand that feels both delicate and strong. Their instant connection is playful and oddly intimate, as she guides him toward a nearby hall, promising warmth and answers.
As they walk, the stranger discovers a world where classic myths mingle with everyday life—olive groves, stone pathways, and a community that dresses in elegant, timeless fashion. The woman, poised and enigmatic, hints at a deeper role in this realm, inviting him to uncover his own place amid the wonder. Listeners are drawn into a whimsical, myth‑infused adventure that balances humor with the mystery of a rebirth in a land that feels both familiar and wholly foreign.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (345K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Anna Hall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2011-10-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1851–1909
A little-known author name attached to an early utopian novel, best known for The Demetrian, later published as The Woman Who Vowed. The book imagines a near-future society and blends speculative fiction with social commentary.
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