About the book: 1963 / Alexandra Usova's story "The Little Potter from Athens" tells about the life of slaves and artisans in ancient Greece in the 5th century BC. e., shortly before the start of the Peloponnesian War. The story centers on the adventures of the little potter Archilus, his hard life in the pottery workshop. Along with the fictional characters, the story depicts the famous sculptors Phidias, Alkamenes and Agorakritos. The story ends with a description of the Olympic Games that took place in Olympia.