Near Fine Hardcover Dodd, Mead and Company, 1922. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Translation by Winifred Stephens. Nicely kept copy, free of marks and with unopened pages. Handsome embossed design on front cover. Rag edges to page ends. 1920s style illustrations on endpapers. Small old bookstore label on rear endpage. Spine is a shade faded with a few light spots on lower section. . Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: Clio is a historical novel written by French author Anatole France and published in 1922. The book tells the story of a young man named Agathon who becomes a historian and falls in love with a woman named Clio, who represents the muse of history.Agathon's passion for history leads him on a journey through time, exploring the lives of historical figures such as Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, and Napoleon Bonaparte. As he delves deeper into the past, he begins to question the accuracy of historical records and the role of the historian in shaping the narrative of history.Through Agathon's story, France explores themes of love, truth, and the power of history to shape our understanding of the world. The novel is a rich and complex work that offers a unique perspective on the nature of history and its impact on our lives.