Ionica
Ionica gathers the poems of William Cory, the Eton master born William Johnson, whose small volume first appeared anonymously in 1858. This third edition of 1905 adds a biographical introduction and notes by A. C. Benson. The poems are brief, polished and melancholy, steeped in Greek and Latin literature and in the life of a school: memories of pupils and friends, partings, the passing of youth, war and English history. The collection includes "Heraclitus," Cory's famous version of an epigram by Callimachus beginning "They told me, Heraclitus, they told me you were dead," and "Mimnermus in Church." The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first poems are free.
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Frequently asked questions about Ionica
Ionica by William Johnson Cory can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Ionica online?
Yes. Ionica opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Ionica free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Ionica is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Ionica in the public domain?
Yes. Ionica by William Johnson Cory is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Ionica?
About 1 h 33 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Ionica?
Ionica by William Johnson Cory is filed under "Poetry" in the Vinteuil library.
