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The Woman from Andros

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An exquisite historical novel by Thornton Wilder. The story of a woman's heroic deed, daring to break the established order and paying dearly for her courage.

The story of Chrysia is not just a hetaera, the hostess of what today would be called a literary salon, but a patroness of the downtrodden and insulted. The world does not forgive those who try to place themselves above the crowd.

People often hate those who do good, for the virtue of some too clearly highlights the imperfections of others. And this means that Chrysia's spiritual rebellion is doomed from the start...
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