Voices from the Past by Paul Alexander Bartlett
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"Voices from the Past" by Paul Alexander Bartlett is a collection of independent historical novels written in the early 21st century. The volume presents a unique narrative through the journals of five iconic figures: Sappho of Lesbos, Jesus, Leonardo da Vinci, Shakespeare, and Abraham Lincoln. Each story allows readers to delve into the inner lives and thoughts of these historical giants, creating a bridge to worlds long lost to time. The opening
of the work introduces Sappho's Journal, where we are immersed in the life of Sappho, depicted as a complex, poetic soul grappling with solitude, love, and the impacts of war on her life and relationships. Against the backdrop of Mytilene, she reflects on her emotional turmoil, her love for Alcaeus, and her relationships with her girls, offering insights into her desire for connection and the struggles she faces as a woman in a turbulent era. The narrative captures her vivid surroundings and evokes a rich sense of life, blending her personal reflections and poetic sensibilities with her interactions, ultimately engaging the reader in her vividly troubled existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bartlett, Paul Alexander, 1909-1990 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bartlett, Steven J., 1945- |
| LoC No. | 2006030830 |
| Title | Voices from the Past |
| Contents | Sappho's journal -- Christ's journal -- Leonardo da Vinci's journal -- Shakespeare's journal -- Lincoln's journal. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Jesus Christ -- Fiction |
| Subject | Diary fiction |
| Subject | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sappho -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39468 |
| Release Date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
| Downloads | 1388 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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