One of Anatole France's most mysterious and overlooked works, 'Clio' (1900) is a fascinating collection of historical tales that represents a huge digression from the author's better-known stories. In 'Clio', France delivers five tales from European history, spanning from the distant myths of Ancient Greece to Napoleon Bonaparte and the Revolutionary Wars. Throughout this collection, France delights readers with the breadth of his literary ability, using plays, poetic language, and prose to carve his pen through history. Fans of historical tales and Anatole France's previous works will be delighted with this unique collection of stories. -