"The Last Athenian" is a historical novel by the Swedish writer Viktor Rydberg, which tells about life in ancient Athens during the Peloponnesian War. The author successfully combined historical facts with fictional characters, creating an interesting and exciting story. The main character, the Athenian philosopher Anaxagoras, feels tension in society, observes the changes in the political life of Athens and searches for his place in these rapid events. The book "The Last Athenian" not only tells about the life of the ancient city, but also encourages readers to think about the eternal questions of wisdom, power and human relations.